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TV Shows to Practice Foreign Language

When learning a foreign language, you might find that you need extra resources to help you better retain the language.  Based on 15+ years of experience in Spanish classes, I’ve recognized that as much as you write and rewrite vocabulary, conjugations, and grammar rules, sometimes it’s simply not enough.  [...]

November 7th, 2023|0 Comments

How Does Self-Esteem Affect Academic Performance?

The mind-body-soul connection. Is it real? Or just a buzzword-type phrase? While this concept can seem a little arbitrary, it’s a fundamental component of how our lives play out every day.  At any given time, your mental health could be affecting your physical health. Or vice versa. Or your [...]

October 31st, 2023|0 Comments

The Power of Positive Thinking for Students

Our world is made up of uncertainty. And that’s ironically one of the few things of which we can be certain!  As a result of this lack of certainty, we subconsciously construct our own realities. And we do this by getting in the driver’s seat and taking agency over [...]

October 24th, 2023|0 Comments

100 Research Paper Ideas for College Students

Let’s be honest. Trying to write a research paper on a topic with which you feel absolutely no connection can be more grueling than trying to explain trigger warnings to your grandparents.  Even if you’re ready to spend a good few hours chugging out research and drafting your research [...]

October 18th, 2023|0 Comments

The Power of Storytelling in School

One of the coolest things about humans is that every single one of us is unique. And we pride ourselves on that.  So yes, we’re unique creatures—but it’s a catch-22, because this individuality involves one universal behavior: self-expression. We all try to a) identify our voice, and b) share [...]

October 10th, 2023|0 Comments

How is Mind-Wandering Beneficial for Students?

When was the last time you sat with your thoughts (and nothing else)?  “Mind-wandering,” otherwise known as daydreaming, is just that. Essentially, it’s when you allow your thoughts to stray from the environment around you and/or the task at hand. Previously, researchers were under the impression that mind-wandering is, [...]

October 3rd, 2023|0 Comments

Everything to Know About the Digital SAT (2023-2024)

Since the dawn of time (well, since 1926), students have been preparing for the SAT, which, according to The Princeton Review, aims “to measure a high school student's readiness for college, and provide colleges with one common data point that can be used to compare all applicants.” Ever since [...]

September 26th, 2023|0 Comments

Debunking Common Learning Myths

When you hear the word ‘myth,’ maybe you think about ancient times. After all, the (Merriam-Webster) definition of ‘myth’ describes a story based on “historical events.” But really, myths have as much of a presence today as they did in the Minoan civilization of Crete.  As humans, we love [...]

September 19th, 2023|0 Comments

Online Tutoring Tips: Elevating Tutoring Sessions

One silver lining from COVID-19 has been the increased potential to leverage technology in education. In 2022, the global online tutoring industry earned over $7 billion, with experts anticipating its continued growth. In our post-pandemic world, students continue to struggle academically. That is, learning losses continue to impact students’ [...]

September 12th, 2023|0 Comments

Why Companies are Offering Tutoring as an Employee Benefit

Our world is constantly evolving, and we evolve with it. As a result, what else evolves? Our needs. This sentiment couldn’t apply more to the world of employee benefits.  For instance, over the past three decades, the price of child care in America has soared by almost two-hundred and [...]

September 5th, 2023|0 Comments
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