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How to Practice Spanish Conversation (Even If You’re a Beginner)

by Michael Johnson | April 17, 2025 | Education, Parent Tips, School Tips, Tutoring | 0 Comments

You've been learning Spanish for weeks, and you're pretty confident—until someone actually speaks to you and your brain suddenly flies for vacation. If your idea of practicing Spanish is talking to your dog or mumbling "¿Dónde está la biblioteca?" in the mirror,...

Does Math Matter in Real Life?

by Michael Johnson | April 15, 2025 | Parent Tips, School Tips | 0 Comments

"When will I ever use this?" It’s the question every math teacher hears, and every student asks—usually while staring blankly at an algebra problem. But what if the real answer is: all the time? From figuring the tip to leave at a restaurant to decoding data on your...

Understanding Homework Patterns for Students with ADHD

by Michael Johnson | April 10, 2025 | Education, Parent Tips | 0 Comments

It's 7:30p.m., and what should be a 20-minute homework assignment has stretched into a two-hour emotional rollercoaster. Your child is frustrated, you're exhausted, and the math worksheet still isn't done. Sound familiar? Students with ADHD can have many difficulties...

What Does Difference Mean in Math?

Nov 13, 2023 | Tutoring, Education

Mathematics can become quickly confusing as new concepts are introduced as students progress through higher and higher math courses. So what does difference mean in math? Well to put it shortly, the difference is the result of subtracting two or more separate numbers...

Does Having Anxiety Mean You Are Neurodivergent?

Sep 14, 2023 | School Tips, Education, Parent Tips

Whether we like it or not, anxiety is apart of our lives. It plays an important role in motivating our mental state into accomplishing tasks or items that would otherwise be difficult for us. It can also push us to explore new opportunities. A new term has erupted...

Can You Go Back to High School After Dropping Out?

Aug 24, 2023 | School Tips, College Counseling/Tips, Education, Parent Tips, Tutoring

Can You Attend High School Again? So you may have dropped out of high school and are now asking yourself: can you go back to high school after dropping out? The answer is yes! There is a catch for those of you looking to go back to school in person though. States vary...

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