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

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?

"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

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...
5 Ways Tutoring Helps ADHD Students

5 Ways Tutoring Helps ADHD Students

Students with ADHD often face challenges in traditional academic settings, including difficulties with focus, organization, and staying engaged. While traditional classrooms may struggle to meet their unique needs, personalized tutoring provides a tailored approach to...

Do Private Schools Have IEPs?

Do Private Schools Have IEPs?

IEPs and Private Schools IEPs, also known as a individualized education plan is a type of program that provides special education services to students. The individuals with disabilities education act (IDEA) is a federal ruling that guarantees students with special...

6 Study Tips for High School

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?

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...