Feb 01, 2018
A new CA Assembly bill would allow school districts to opt for the SAT or ACT in place of the state’s 11th-grade English and math exams. The bill’s author says the change is to empower local districts and give students “a more meaningful” test for their future academic careers....Jan 31, 2018
Testimonials are critical to growing a successful tutoring business. Put simply, understanding who, when, and what to ask can be the difference between your business thriving and having to look for a new line of work....Jan 31, 2018
The TOEFL exam is one avenue many English language learners use to study or work in the U.S. and other English-speaking countries. Here’s the 2018 NYC test calendar and more critical exam information....Jan 31, 2018
Tutor certification programs are a great way for new tutors to showcase their unique professional edge, and access resources available to thousands of other tutoring professionals worldwide....Jan 30, 2018
Every tutor is invested in seeing their students succeed. Sometimes, despite all the best prep in the world, a student fails. It’s a doomsday scenario every student and tutor need to prepare for, particularly when dealing with struggling students....Jan 30, 2018
One Virginia math teacher had enough of dealing with schools. Instead of burning out after 26 years’ teaching math, she decided to strike out on her own as an independent math tutor – and flourished....Jan 29, 2018
The College Board’s new AP Capstone program opens doors for high school students wanting college-level critical thinking and research experience, and the college and test prep tutors who can help them succeed....Jan 28, 2018
A coalition of Missouri school districts wants to revamp the state's testing model, with more frequent, less high-stakes testing throughout the school year. How will students (and tutors) benefit?...Jan 28, 2018
Freelance tutors need to be on top of forms and payments when it comes to preparing their taxes. In the third of our series on Taxes for Tutors, we guide you through the relatively simple process of filing your taxes come Tax Day....Jan 25, 2018
Wisconsin is proposing to create "educational savings accounts" of up to $1,000 for academically gifted students from low-income families. Tutors stand to benefit as well, but what's the catch for public school funding?...Jan 24, 2018
Educators in Detroit’s main school district may need to start disclosing outside employment, if the Detroit school board adopts a recent policy committee proposal. What's that mean for Detroit's tutor-educators?...Jan 23, 2018
The annual campaign runs from January 21 – 27, 2018 and holds itself out as “the world’s largest celebration of opportunity in education.” But what’s the bottom line behind “school choice” – and for the future of tutoring?...Jan 22, 2018
The tech giant is ramping up its efforts to woe K-12 schools away from educational device and software juggernaut, Google, while unveiling a suite of ‘personalized learning tools.’...Jan 22, 2018
D.C. fifth graders are picking up books faster than ever, thanks to a student-driven initiative to connect more kids to reading and asking life’s big questions....Jan 22, 2018
For critics of Common Core and ACT/SAT who think the modern standards narrow students’ learning and critical thinking, the Classic Learning Test is one way to buck the trend. For tutors, it’s a great chance to expand business into an emerging test market....Jan 21, 2018
After tutoring his own son to read better, one Ohio parent and police officer is hoping to grow his ‘Right to Read’ tutoring program nationwide and involve more community partners in improving students’ lives....Jan 21, 2018
Despite lower AP class enrollment and performance for poorer school districts, NYC is pushing ahead to expand access to the critical college-prep coursework for all city high schoolers....Jan 21, 2018
Tutors are fostering community spirit as well as equipping English learners with the means to succeed in their new lives in the U.S....Jan 18, 2018
When it comes to demoralized educators, one expert points the finger at the education system, not individual teachers - many of who see tutoring as an alternative to the daily grind....Jan 18, 2018
The inspiring story of two educators and their passion for baking and transforming student's lives - an example of how local businesses can bring tutoring into the community....Jan 18, 2018
The Volunteer State's $2 million initiative saw a dramatic improvement in high school seniors' second-round scores last year – giving them a critical leg up as they prepare for college....Jan 17, 2018
Sometimes one tutor can't face the world alone. When the going gets tough, consider the option of bringing an associate tutor aboard to share the workload and grow your business, too....Jan 17, 2018
Most states have a long way to go to provide better quality education and equal access, according to EdWeek Research Center’s 2018 report card on the nation’s schools....Jan 17, 2018
US Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos had harsh words for past education reforms and called for more “educational freedom” – but how serious is the Trump administration about really tackling America’s education crisis?...Jan 17, 2018
There’s no time machine (yet) to carry students back to zero hour on exam day, but in a worst-case scenario, students can cancel their SAT or ACT scores. Here’s how....Jan 16, 2018
12 months after his inauguration, President Trump’s movement on education policy and reform is as spotty as his administration’s track record generally....Jan 16, 2018
Illinois high schoolers participating in the state’s new “competency-based learning” programs are reinventing the wheel when it comes to K-12 education....Jan 16, 2018
Tutors have an opportunity when it comes to the debate over reforming America’s public schools to offer an out-of-the-box solution to policymakers and students alike....Jan 15, 2018
When it comes to education results, it turns out money does talk, according to a new study on school spending and student performance after the Great Recession....Jan 15, 2018
As Americans mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day on his birthday this year, the legendary civil rights leader's comments on U.S. education remain as relevant as ever....Jan 15, 2018
With more SAT and ACT test-takers than ever before thanks to a NYC initiative, tutors have their work cut out for them to help narrow the achievement gap facing students....Jan 11, 2018
Appearances can be misleading when it comes to misbehaving students. What might seem like a problem student could be a student facing serious problems tutors can help address....Jan 11, 2018
They may be the bane of students everywhere and a boon for tutors, but for the professionals who design them, standardized tests are a labor of love - and a lot of effort....Jan 11, 2018
Silence may not just be golden: it could also be the exact tool your students need to sharpen their critical thinking skills and provide better answers....Jan 10, 2018
Thousands of educators sell their lesson plans and other material online, often weighing the need to survive against potential ethical and legal issues....Jan 10, 2018
Parents needs tutors as much as students need the academic support. Why? Because tutors can help parents navigate their children’s long-term path to success....Jan 10, 2018
Community-based efforts in California, Ohio, and Oklahoma put tutors on the ground where it matters most, offering struggling students the academic support and care they critically need to succeed....Jan 09, 2018
There’s been plenty of buzz surrounding the TV personality’s political ambitions. Some are wondering what a prospective President Winfrey would mean for American education....Jan 09, 2018
Teaching students how to code isn’t just about computer programming. Combining coding with literacy can teach students valuable broader skills and critical thinking, too....Jan 09, 2018
The closer together we work, the more we collaborate and grow professionally, indicates the latest studies on how proximity affects educators in the workplace....Jan 09, 2018
Tutors play a major role in students’ lives—and that includes their health, too. Here’s 5 tips for helping your students manage the stress that comes with crunching for exams....Jan 08, 2018
The controversial education reform was meant to herald a new era of helping struggling students—but more than a decade on, policy planners are still left struggling with the law’s legacy....Jan 08, 2018
New research shows that wealthy school districts don’t necessarily do as much heavy lifting as poorer districts in improving their students’ academic performance....Jan 08, 2018
Observations and feedback can play a positive role in developing a tutor’s skills—and deliver better results for students, too....Jan 07, 2018
There’s plenty of talk about money and test results in education, but how can we tackle critical issues like race and inequality?...Jan 07, 2018
Data is not just for the experts: Big Data advocates argue parents deserve to know how their students and schools are performing, too....Jan 04, 2018
Tutoring is a noble calling but it can take some effort to stay in the game: one tutor shares his tips for long-term survival....Jan 04, 2018
With only days to go before 35 states must submit their education reform plans for USDOE approval, policy experts worry not much will change for schools in need....Jan 04, 2018
NY Gov. Cuomo laid out a more modest plan for education priorities than in 2017, offering resources to poorer school districts, and said NY intends to sue the federal government over tax reform....Jan 04, 2018
Dysgraphia – where students experience trouble with writing – might affect up to 20% of the population. Here’s some ways to identify the condition and help students manage....Jan 03, 2018
Fiscal woes don’t look set to please anyone in NY’s education sector: can tutors fill in when tight budgets constrain schools’ ambitions?...Jan 03, 2018
Personalized Learning is more than just EdTech, according to RI’s chief education innovator: it’s giving every student an equal stake in their education....Jan 03, 2018
SCOTUS is set to hear a landmark case on states’ requiring public sector union membership – with dim prospects for the future of collective bargaining....Jan 02, 2018
The SAT and ACT remain crucial benchmarks for college-bound students: Clark gives tutors the what, when and how-to-go-about-test-prep for the standardized exams in 2018....Jan 02, 2018
With 2017’s rollercoaster of a year over, education experts are offering their predictions for what kind of ride the education sector can expect in 2018....Jan 02, 2018
Educators rightfully spend a lot of time thinking about what and how they’re going to teach. Author Dan Pink wants to get us thinking about when, too....Jan 02, 2018
Only 13 states – including NY – now require high schoolers to pass exit exams to graduate....Dec 21, 2017
One of the leading lights in NYC’s charter school movement says EdTech’s priorities need to shift toward supporting educators, not seeking to replace them....Dec 21, 2017
Marks aren’t the only way to track student progress outside of traditional curriculum, with one tech educator offering a creative alternative....Dec 21, 2017
When it comes to improving education, R&D techniques can play a role in facilitating safe and inclusive innovation....Dec 20, 2017
With teachers already under financial pressure, the NYC Ed Department’s recent decision to close 14 public schools only compounds their woes....Dec 20, 2017
More states are following the research: engaging young learners pays off in the long run. Will smart tutors follow suit and jump into an emerging market?...Dec 20, 2017
Tutors can find ways to “humanize” the learning process by treating students for what they are: human beings with fears, hopes, and needs....Dec 19, 2017
As the Congress debates the final touches to its proposed tax overhaul, the $250 tax deduction for educators survives another day....Dec 19, 2017
From personalized learning to engaging students holistically, the highly specialized world of Special Education has plenty to teach tutors....Dec 18, 2017
Project management holds useful insights into how tutors can adapt lessons and student learning to the new process-oriented skills of the modern workplace....Dec 17, 2017
When an investigation exposed one D.C. high school’s allowing failing students to graduate, educators nationwide chimed in: the problem is larger than any one school....Dec 17, 2017
Are public schools a thing of the past? While the current US Secretary of Education may think so, others are saying: give public schools a real chance to succeed....Dec 17, 2017
Can EdTech overcome the disparity in funding between white and minority businesses? It’s more than just a matter of money, argues one social entrepreneur: communities know themselves best....Dec 14, 2017
The practice of mindfulness may have its limits when it comes to nurturing students’ creativity and academic success....Dec 14, 2017
Connected learning is essential if students are going to retain and reflect on the knowledge tutors give them....Dec 13, 2017
Life skills outside of the classroom play a major role in determining academic success. Can tutors take note and add another dimension to their students’ experience?...Dec 13, 2017
New ‘community schools’ are challenging old ways of addressing the social and economic factors facing vulnerable students – with some promising results....Dec 13, 2017
Edtech, and tutoring tech in particular, favors wealthy families. This does a huge disservice to the future of education....Dec 12, 2017
Independent reviewers had some harsh words for states’ plans to improve their education systems, calling many of them “uncreative” and falling short of Every Student Succeeds Act benchmarks....Dec 12, 2017
With schools facing a chronic teacher shortage and machine learning moving at an exponential pace, some tech experts predict Artificial Intelligence and robots will soon play a large role in how we teach and manage students. But how large a role?...Dec 12, 2017
Data transparency advocates argue that states aren’t fully utilizing students’ reports cards to communicate data and state education priorities more clearly to parents....Dec 11, 2017
A NYC Councillor wants the city’s PTAs to disclose their memberships and fundraising in an effort to showcase the divide between rich and poor schools, sometimes even within the same school district. A recent report indicates the issue is hardly confined to NYC: will other cities follow suit?...Dec 11, 2017
Can students take ownership in tracking their own academic performance? One tech developer says the answer is yes and offers his own perspective from talking to teachers and developing the technology to involve students in monitoring—and motivating—themselves toward success....Dec 11, 2017
Early childhood education plays a major role in boosting student performance. However, poor school funding and student performance in math and reading continue to hold back students....Dec 10, 2017
Southern California fires are still burning, L.A. Unified closed 265 schools as a result, but is keeping school meals available for students in need....Dec 10, 2017
A new investigative article buy the Huffington Post finds that not all students with disabilities are getting the education the government guarantees them....Dec 10, 2017
There are new resources available to teachers looking to implement problem-based learning in their teaching...Dec 07, 2017
New York City is opening resource hubs in every borough to assist students with disabilities in their transition out of the system and into adulthood....Dec 05, 2017
Kids are graduating from high school at higher rates, extending a trend starting with the standardization of graduation rates in 2011. It might be too soon to celebrate, though......Nov 30, 2017
How the decision to overturn net neutrality could impact students and educators. You've probably been...Nov 21, 2017
How lessons learned from leapfrogging in other sectors could make education more equal. Progress often...Nov 08, 2017
An overview of the AABL and the details to know about the test. Student testing...Oct 31, 2017
An in-depth look at New York City’s Gifted & Talented Program and testing process....Oct 24, 2017
What ADHD is and how those affected by it can benefit from tutoring. Attention Deficit...Oct 10, 2017
Key details and dates to help you prepare for this year’s test season. Now...Sep 14, 2017
My thoughts on the teacher income gap. By Megan O'Connor, Co-founder & CEO, Clark On...Sep 07, 2017
Five ways tutors can help students prepare for their first year of college. The transition...Sep 05, 2017
The important news and interesting stories in education that you may have missed this past...Aug 30, 2017
Why traditional grading systems are being reevaluated and the new form of student assessment some...Aug 29, 2017
Findings from the latest studies on how sleep affects academic performance and the impact this...Aug 22, 2017
The reasons political neutrality is important for educators and how to direct the current conversation...Aug 16, 2017
An analysis of test flexibility and the new college admissions requirements. As of August 2017,...Aug 15, 2017
Eight of the most informative and interesting podcasts that focus on education. Listening to podcasts...Aug 10, 2017
How artificial intelligence is playing a complex role in today’s learning environment. From Amazon’...