State Street Education

08/19/2026

Productivity apps are everywhere, and they all promise to help you get your life together. Some actually help. Others just make you feel productive without getting much done.

Here’s a more honest look at a few popular ones and how they tend to work for students: https://statestreeteducation.com/our-honest-review-of-productivity-apps/

08/19/2026

Starting college is so exciting, but we know it can also feel pretty intimidating. For a lot of students, fall semester is the first time living away from home and starting almost completely fresh. Even if it seems like everyone else already has a friend group, most freshmen are also feeling nervous and maybe a bit awkward.

The good news is that college is a great time in life to meet new people, you may just have to put yourself out there a little.

Remember That Everyone Else Is Also New
At the start of the semester, almost everyone is looking for friends. Even the people who seem super social might be wondering who they’ll sit with at the dining hall or who they’ll hang out with on weekends. You are definitely not the only one figuring it out as you go.

Say Yes to Things
During the first few weeks, try saying yes more often. Go to the RA led dorm events, grab dinner with people after class, join a study group, or plan to go to campus events.

You don’t, and won’t, become close friends with everyone you meet.

Join Something
Clubs, greek life, intramural sports, volunteer groups, and campus jobs are some of the easiest ways to meet people because you already have something in common.

You also don’t need to join a million activities. Even one or two groups can help you build connections naturally, while you do something you’re interested in!

Give It Time
One of the biggest misconceptions about college is that everyone instantly finds their lifelong best friends during the first week. Sometimes that happens, but usually friendships take time.

It’s completely normal for things to feel awkward at first. Your friend group will probably change and grow bigger throughout your entire college experience.

06/23/2026

After a few weeks, summer may have flown by without anything getting done. Without the structure of school, it’s easy for days to blend together, sleep schedules to shift, and goals to get pushed aside.

But, a summer routine doesn’t have to be strict or complicated to be effective. Here’s a few tips to keep your summer productive, but also relaxing.

Read more on our blog: https://statestreeteducation.com/how-to-create-a-summer-routine-that-actually-sticks/

06/22/2026

We are thrilled to have supported students at 100 colleges across the US! Swipe to see the full list.

06/14/2026

"Self-regulated learning is often treated as a cognitive skill: planning, monitoring, reflecting. But thinking does not happen only inside the mind – it unfolds across the tools, materials and environments surrounding us, according to research into distributed cognition. Notes, folder structures, screen layouts and even seating choices become part of how students think."

When students struggle to get started, the problem is rarely motivation. Teach them how to build the conditions for thinking by making preparation visible in the classroom

06/08/2026

Many students head to college unaware of just how different college courses will be from their high school classes. What makes note taking in college new and challenging?

Learn more about our Transition to College Note Taking Workshop here: https://statestreeteducation.com/summer/

05/26/2026

For many parents of graduating seniors, college preparation has focused on applications, housing, orientation, and financial aid. But there is another transition that often catches students off guard once classes begin: textbooks.

Read more on our blog: https://statestreeteducation.com/transitioning-to-college-how-college-classes-use-textbooks/

05/24/2026

High school offers students limited experience reading textbooks. When students enter college, textbooks often become and integral part of the curriculum. Building skill in reading textbooks is a vital part of college success.

Learn more about our textbook reading workshops for summer 2026 here: https://statestreeteducation.com/summer/

05/16/2026

Set your student up for success their first semester on campus. Register your soon-to-be college freshman for one (or all!) of our 1:1 transition to college virtual workshops.

➡️ College Lecture Note Taking Workshop (75 mins)
➡️ College Textbook Reading Workshop (75 mins)
➡️ College Study Skills Workshop (75 mins)
➡️ Transition to College Workshop (2 hours)

Learn more and register: https://statestreeteducation.com/summer/

05/14/2026

As the spring semester wraps up, most students are focused on finals and summer plans. Reflection is probably the last thing on your mind, which is understandable!

But if you don’t reflect now, you’ll likely forget what actually needs to change, and fall can end up looking a lot like spring.

Read more on our blog: https://statestreeteducation.com/reflecting-on-spring-semester-set-yourself-up-for-a-strong-fall/