Wylie Tutoring

11/14/2017

Technology is everywhere, and now it's talking back and... interacting with us... where does it belong in our childrens' lives?

Talking to a device that talks back can be entertaining and educational for children. But psychologists say children can develop relationships with these devices that can be different than adults.

11/13/2017

https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2017/11/01/561066256/to-fail-or-not-to-fail-the-fierce-debate-over-high-standards

With 40 percent of its students at risk of failing, one radical new high school in Washington, D.C., wrestles with whether to lower its own high expectations.

11/10/2017

"...every student in our education school system also has a “jagged size profile.” When we approach education based on the illusory “average” student, we create an education fitted perfectly for no one."

In 2013, Harvard faculty member (and high school dropout) L. Todd Rose made the case that we should abandon the notion of the average student.

11/09/2017

Are you preparing your children to succeed in their post K-12 college and financial lives?

The for-profit sector produced a disproportionate share of indebted dropouts.

11/08/2017

Is technology overuse causing a divide? What do you think?

As more poor families get access to technology, their kids' screen time expands.

11/08/2017

Bill Gates announces $1.7 billion investment and detail his philanthropic organization’s move toward building collaborative school networks.

Bill Gates on Thursday plans to announce a $1.7 billion investment and detail his philanthropic organization’s move toward building collaborative school networks.

08/21/2017

Good luck to all the students (and parents) out there on the 1st day of school!

08/03/2017

https://www.noodle.com/articles/5-reasons-tutoring-can-help-your-child

There are several reasons why a tutor can get through to a young student when the teacher cannot. Find out the advantages of getting a tutor for your child.

08/03/2017

http://www.readingrockets.org/article/four-steps-finding-excellent-tutor-your-child

Many frustrated parents solve this problem by hiring a tutor. However, each family has unique needs, and tutors have many degrees of know-how and caring. So it is important to know what you want, then thoroughly investigate the skill, experience, commitment and personality of the tutor.1. Know your…

08/03/2017

http://www.parents.com/kids/education/homework/signs-your-child-needs-a-tutor/

When is it time to look for outside help? Watch out for these factors, which will determine whether your kid needs a tutor.

08/03/2017