Tutoring service in Wylie, TX for K-6th students.
11/14/2017
Technology is everywhere, and now it's talking back and... interacting with us... where does it belong in our childrens' lives?
Alexa, Are You Safe For My Kids? 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
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."
Today’s education system is perfectly designed 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?
3.9 Million Students Dropped Out of College With Debt in 2015 and 2016 The for-profit sector produced a disproportionate share of indebted dropouts.
11/08/2017
Is technology overuse causing a divide? What do you think?
Technology Overuse May Be the New Digital Divide 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.
Gates Foundation to Shift Education Focus Bill Gates on Thursday plans to announce a $1.7 billion investment and detail his philanthropic organization’s move toward building collaborative school networks.
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
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
Four Steps to Finding an Excellent Tutor for Your Child | Reading Rockets 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/
6 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
