Can a Digital Detox Help Students Learn?
The constant buzzes and pings from alerts and notifications on your phone can make anyone feel overstimulated. So can multiple open tabs, pop-ups, chat alerts, and any reminder associated with being online. What if the key to improving distractibility and unlocking deeper concentration and stronger academic performance was as simple as a digital detox? The […] […]
Five Ways to Help Students Develop a Growth Mindset
One of the most powerful gifts parents can give their children isn’t natural talent or a perfect test score—it’s the belief that they can grow, learn, and succeed through effort. This belief, known as a growth mindset, can transform how children approach challenges at home and in school. Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck pioneered the concept […] […]
Study Myths: What Works and What Doesn’t
It’s test time! Does your teen know how to study effectively? The reality is that when it comes time to study, what most students think of as proper study skills are actually inefficient. Common study habits like rereading notes, highlighting pages of textbooks, or cramming the night before an exam may feel effective, but don’t […] […]
Managing Stress and Burnout for Academic Well-Being
High school can be a great time for teens, but it can also be a time of stress and feelings of burnout. Balancing a social life, home life, part-time jobs and ever-increasing academic demands can be a lot for teens to manage. With the ever-present pressure of the need to get good grades and think […] […]
Study Smarter, Not Harder
When studying feels overwhelming, having different study hacks can make studying go from stressful to stress-free. By understanding how the brain remembers best and what strategies are most effective, students can transform any study session and study smarter, not harder. How Can Students Optimize Their Learning? Getting good grades isn’t just about a student’s natural […] […]
Managing a Group Project
Keep reading to learn how to help students navigate group projects with ease. TL;DR: While collaborative assignments are not every student’s favorite school assignment, with these tips, students can manage their group project with ease, ensure all members of the group participate evenly, and get the best mark possible. Your Child Has a Group Project: […] […]
Textbooks or AI: Where Should Students Turn for Information?
AI is here to stay, but the impact that it will have on student learning is only beginning. Students are already turning to LLM and AI tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini to help them complete schoolwork, work on assignments, and dig up ideas for essays. This shift toward tech has benefits, but it also […] […]
How Tutoring Sets Elementary Students Up For Success
How soon into a new grade should elementary students seek tutoring? When a new school year begins, tutoring isn’t always the first thing on students or parents minds. A new grade always begins fresh, with a combination of nerves and excitement for the year ahead. From new classrooms, different teachers, and entirely new routines, a […] […]
Does Using ChatGPT Affect Learning Skills?
ChatGPT and other AI tools are changing how students complete schoolwork. Students turn to AI to help them brainstorm, build out projects, finish assignments, and draft essays. Students love the simplicity of AI, but getting solutions easily is not always for the better. A new study from MIT’s Media Lab shows that when students rely […] […]
What If Summer Were Your Child’s Secret Power?
Think summer learning means boring worksheets indoors? Think again. Today’s summer learning programs are short, smart, and built for your child’s success, without sacrificing fun. It’s not about being stuck inside doing worksheets while everyone else is at the beach. Today’s summer tutoring programs are designed to be short, personalized, and effective, giving students the […] […]