Classroom Matters

12/01/2025

I am excited to teach this popular virtual workshop on Wednesday, December 3rd for students of all ages (8th grade and up).

Get ready for finals! High-impact Study Strategies, presented by CM Co-Director Lisa Miller, is a 90-minute virtual workshop that will help students learn how to create a productive study environment and introduce research-based study strategies to help achieve the test scores they want.

https://www.classroommatters.com/high-impact-study-strategies

Wednesday, December 3rd
7pm to 8:30pm PST
Via Zoom
Suggested fee: $75 (pay what you can)
Register: https://lnkd.in/gtnMP3yt
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Here is some feedback from students who attended this workshop in October:

I really liked it and it gave me more confidence in studying because now I feel like I’m actually knowing how to do it and what I’m doing is going to have an impact.

This workshop was very helpful in helping me realize my study habits aren’t the best, and that’s ok. It was great to take the time to grasp new strategies I can incorporate and how they would actually look as I put them into motion. The examples were perfect.

I found it really helpful because it helped me find the most effective ways to study and how to deal with distractions. Thanks

This workshop gave me tangible examples of study strategies and how to start implementing them.

We've all been told by teachers and other adults to "study" for an upcoming quiz or exam, but what does it actually mean to study effectively and how do we get the most bang for our buck? Presented by CM co-director, Lisa Miller, this 90-minute workshop will help students learn how to create a produ...

12/01/2025

The headline sucks, but the tips are valid :-)

Boost your brain with these meditation-based techniques.

09/12/2025

Lisa Miller & Tatiana Guerreiro Ramos will be at the Solano Stroll (@ Modoc). Come through to meet our amazing tutors, play games, and win prizes.

09/10/2025

One of Classroom Matters' core strengths is matchmaking. We invest significant thought and effort into finding the right tutor or coach for each client. While we don't get it perfect every time, 25 years of experience has made this process one of our superpowers.

Why does the fit matter so much? Because relationships drive learning. When students connect with their tutor or coach, everything changes—their willingness to take risks, ask questions, and push through challenges.

I explore this idea in more depth in a recent blog post about why students perform differently for different teachers. If you have a few minutes, I'd love for you to check it out and share your thoughts.

By Lisa Miller & Tatiana Guerreiro Ramos You've probably witnessed it: your child comes home raving about one teacher while complaining endlessly about another. Same kid, same school, vastly different effort levels. What’s up? The answer is simpler than you might think: relationships driv

05/06/2025

Very excited about this!

05/05/2025

Very excited to partner with King Middle School PTA (Tatiana Guerreiro Ramos) to screen Counted Out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5a2la9WTtY, new Vicki Abeles doc, Tuesday night. Get your free tix here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/king-middle-school-pta-x-classroom-matters-counted-out-film-screening-tickets-1330945125699?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us to see a new doc shining a light on math as the foundation of democracy & economic opportunity!

04/18/2025

Feeling excited to Celebrate Diverse Minds with SOAR Kensington on May 4th. Come through!

04/02/2025

If you and your child are in the throes of deciding if a 4-year college is the right fit, we've got you! We are very excited to collaborate with What Comes Next Consulting to offer this workshop:

During the stress of the college application season it’s easy to lose sight of the foundational question, “Is my high school senior ready for 4-year college right after high school?”

03/27/2025

Sharing this great local resource! https://backtoearth.myflodesk.com/makefire

01/07/2025

Set yourself and your family up for success in the new year!

EF Bootcamp for Parents is a 90-minute virtual workshop for parents and caregivers. Participants learn how executive function develops and impacts learning and relationships, and explore tools and strategies to implement at home.

Lisa and Tatiana, co-directors of Classroom Matters, are passionate about education. They hire the best tutors and educators to help support students. But what about the parents and caretakers? They need support, too!

01/07/2025

Students, did your first-semester grades suffer because of your test scores? Do you feel like you aren't learning the material as well as you'd like? This is a common challenge. We've all been told by teachers and other adults to "study" for an upcoming quiz or exam, but what does it mean to study effectively and how do we get the most bang for our buck? This workshop is for you!

We've all been told by teachers and other adults to "study" for an upcoming quiz or exam, but what does it actually mean to study effectively and how do we get the most bang for our buck? Presented by CM co-director, Lisa Miller, this 90-minute workshop will help students learn how to create a produ...

01/06/2025

Here is some grounding parenting advice: https://grownandflown.com/10-things-know-about-parenting-teens/?utm_source=Grown%20&%20Flown%20Email%20Subscription&utm_campaign=19b275c182-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_04_09_11_46_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fc15798a65-93d554dda0-246409257

I have found that there are certain premises that, once accepted, will ease the heartache of parenting a grown child.