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My Teenager is Failing School and Doesn’t Care
For parents, it can be extremely frustrating when a student hands you their report card or progress report and it is filled with D's or F's. You may even be saying: "My teenager is failing school and doesn't care"! While you may want to begin managing their homework...
What Lesson is Learned From Failing?
4. Failure is something we all fear. That fear has been ingrained in our instincts for thousands of years. That's why when failing for the first time, it can be hard to see the benefits behind it. Because while we all fail at some point in our lives, we also learn to...
6 Study Tips for High School
Studying is a weak point for almost all students at some point in their academic career. While students spend time learning about study techniques in middle school through executive functioning topics, not all students go into high school with ideal study techniques....
Is Computer Science Considered STEM?
What Is STEM? Before we talk about computer science we first need to discuss what STEM exactly is. STEM is an acronym stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. It is a very general term that encompasses many different fields of study under one...
Why the STAAR Test is Bad
Ever since the STARR test replaced the TAKS test, it has come under critique for a number of reasons. I want to discuss some reasons why the STAAR test is a bad benchmark for students. STAAR Vs. TAKS The STAAR test is the original replacement for the TAKS test....
Active Recall Studying: Why You Should Try it!
Our general perception of studying often paints the picture of cramming late into the night before an important exam. We've been told time and time again that this is ineffective and creates a large amount of stress and pressure on us. While we're told this, it's hard...
5 Reasons Why Private School is the Right Choice For You
As parents, we constantly strive to provide the best possible education for our children, laying the foundation for their future success. One important decision many parents face is whether to enroll their child in a private school or public school. While both options...
5 Benefits of Online Tutoring Vs. In-person Tutoring
Education is key to success, and tutoring is an effective way to ensure academic progress. Whether online tutoring or one-on-one tutoring, you have the option to suit your educational needs. The problem is that in-person tutoring may only sometimes be an ideal option,...
Managing Your Mental Health at School
Mental health is important. Students must maintain good mental health because when they don’t, their wellness and performance will deteriorate. As parents, it’s possible to help your student keep their mental health in check. Here are a few things that will improve...