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Jacob, 8 years old, is among the many kids who are stepping up their advocacy for STEM. He was recently nominated as the Kid Science Advisor to the President. Congratulations Jacob!

How I became a Kid Science Advisor – The White House On Friday, October 20th, 2016 the White House convened the first-ever meeting of some of President Obama’s Kid Science Advisors. Eleven…

Interesting study from Dr. Judith Treas, Professor at University of California Irvine, on parenting trends over the decades. Its interesting to see these numbers given our modern lifestyles in the digital age.

Today’s parents spend more time with their kids than moms and dads did 50 years ago Trend is most pronounced among the better-educated, UCI study finds

Stuck in the for-or-against homework debate?

Here's an excellent podcast from Dr. Harris Cooper, of Duke University, on his take on homework and its importance in learning.

Harvard EdCast: The Case for Homework This fall, the start of the new school year seemingly brought with it a trend of teachers forgoing homework assignments in order to allow their students more time outside of school for family and play. A number of these announcements took off on social media, with many parents supporting the stance…

California students score better this year on basic assessment tests. However, standardized assessment tests don't always correlate to college readiness.

California students scored better on this year's state tests — but fewer than half met college readiness goals If the state’s revamped standardized tests are accurately measuring what they set out to measure, one thing is clear: California has miles to go before all of its students are on an equal footing to face an economy that increasingly demands a college degree and stronger workplace skills.

Some students do not face major difficulties with school, but need homework help. They may need help writing papers or working through math problems. Some students feel more comfortable working with a tutor than with their parents on these regular assignments. David Kahn, who was interviewed by Rosen for Scholastic, says that students often listen more to tutors because they act as a referee, someone to guide without judgment or emotional baggage.

How Tutors Can Help Improve a Student's Performance How Tutors Can Help Improve a Student's Performance. Parents often consider enlisting the help of a tutor when they suspect their son or daughter is…

Decoding the Public vs. Private school decision.

Good article from greatschools.org

Private versus public | Parenting Some differences between public and private schools are obvious. But deciding what's right for your child entails shedding light on the subtle distinctions many parents ignore.

Most of our tutors have experienced the benefit of peer tutoring either as a tutor or a tutee. We are always impressed by the outcomes and a huge supporter of peer tutoring programs at schools.

PTA and school boards should consider encouraging such programs more widely.

Peer Tutoring Program in High School Peer tutoring is a useful way to help improve student grades and encourage a classroom to continue working hard.

Take the learning quiz on how your child learns!

Quiz: What is the Best Way for Your Child to Learn? Find out what kind of learner your child is, plus possible careers and homework helpers that will meet his specific needs

Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy, on the importance of supplementary education and how to strengthen school based learning.

TeachKin can help you bring mastery based learning to your kids, in an environment they trust: your home.

Let's teach for mastery -- not test scores Would you choose to build a house on top of an unfinished foundation? Of course not. Why, then, do we rush students through education when they haven't always grasped the basics? Yes, it's complicated, but educator Sal Khan shares his plan to turn struggling students into scholars by helping them ma...