Feb 26, 2019
Particularly in major urban areas, there’s no shortage of options for parents looking for a tutor for their child. But while a quick scan on Google might lead you to the big box tutoring shops and national franchises at first, it’s worth doing the extra legwork...Feb 20, 2019
If you’re interested in getting started as a tutor, there’s no better time to start than the present. The demand for educators outside of the traditional classroom is growing, and as a home-based business without a huge amount of physical material needs,...Jan 15, 2019
As teachers, you are well-placed to know what resources students need to succeed academically, especially if those needs go beyond what the classroom can provide....Dec 18, 2018
An effective relationship with your student’s parents is just as essential as the relationship between tutor and student. A tutor needs to communicate clearly and informatively to parents about their student’s progress....Nov 27, 2018
Online tutoring is a burgeoning market for many tutors and offers greater convenience to clients unable to make it to a physical location. For tutors looking to go digital, here are 5 tips to ensure you maintain quality with your online services....Nov 26, 2018
In a world of smartphones, social media, and round-the-clock availability, we’re constantly being notified by alerts that demand our attention....Jul 30, 2018
No matter the subject or grade, it’s important that every student has the ability to process and store the information that they’re given. While the quality of one’s working memory is dependent on a few factors, there are several steps tutors can take with their students to help them improve....Jul 26, 2018
Social studies classes cover a wide array of subjects including history, world culture, geography, and beyond. Using interactive learning methods can help tutors keep their sessions interesting and their students engaged....Jul 25, 2018
Clark is excited to announce that we had the opportunity to partner with first grade teacher Melissa of Teaching a Latte in First to create this guide to after school learning....Jul 24, 2018
Nerves are fact of life. By helping your child become more comfortable in front of others, you can help them overcome any performance anxiety....Jul 22, 2018
Academic success isn’t the be-all, end-all to living a healthy and productive life. Knowing how to motivate your student – and when to give them the space to learn for themselves – is key to building long-term success through resilience....Jul 19, 2018
As technology continues to saturate society with easy access to knowledge, students’ ability to think deeply and critically about their subject material and the world remains as important as ever. Here’s how to motivate and develop your young critical thinker....Jul 17, 2018
“The doodle revolution” is upending old biases against the art of doodling, which current research indicates may be mindful – not mindless – scribbling when it comes to grasping new ideas, retaining information, and playing with creative thoughts....Jul 15, 2018
Giving effective feedback is an essential part of the service that tutors provide students, in shaping their expectations and sense of their own abilities, as well as the progress they’ve made and, with further refinement, can make through the tutoring sessions....Jul 12, 2018
The middle school years are a tough transition for many students. By taking concrete steps to stay on top of your child’s changing needs and worries, parents (and tutors) can help smooth their transition....Jul 10, 2018
Learning a second language carries many benefits – from a lifelong love of learning about other cultures to wiring the brain for necessary critical thinking and memory skills....Jul 08, 2018
On May 22nd, Clark attended “Sip and Learn: High School Admissions” hosted by New York admissions expert Whitney Shashou of Admit NY and Private Prep NYC partner Zack Gilman. Last week, we broke down the ways families can research schools to create their final list of best potential matches....Jul 01, 2018
On May 22nd, Clark attended “Sip and Learn: High School Admissions” hosted by New York admissions expert Whitney Shashou of Admit NY and Private Prep NYC partner Zack Gilman. In last week’s post, we covered the first steps a family should take before beginning the application process....Jun 28, 2018
Metacognition – or thinking about thinking – is a promising resource for students to match their sense of preparedness to reality, and gain confidence in their actual abilities come the next exam or major assignment....Jun 26, 2018
Students need the right space and resources to focus on their studies. There are a number of things that parents and tutors can do to ensure their learning environments are as effective as possible....Jun 24, 2018
On May 22nd, Clark attended “Sip and Learn: High School Admissions” hosted by New York admissions expert Whitney Shashou of Admit NY and Private Prep NYC partner Zack Gilman, where we got the inside scoop on how to navigate the ever-competitive, complex process that is school admissions....Jun 21, 2018
A recent study published by leading pediatricians has found picture books can stimulate and entertain your child – and are far superior to the overuse of electronic screens....Jun 17, 2018
There’s plenty ahead for rising high school seniors as they plot course for college. Here are summertime tips so your rising seniors make the most of their vacation time....Jun 14, 2018
While classic flashcards can be effective, it’s sometimes nice for students (and their tutors) to have a change of pace when building their vocabulary. Adding a few apps into the mix can keep students interested, engaged, and optimize their time....Jun 10, 2018
Coding has been a hot topic for years. While the benefits are clear, not every student has access to computer-based resources. Luckily, tutors don’t need computers to teach their students how to code – here are some ways to move learning offline....Jun 07, 2018
Reading should be an essential activity during your child’s summer holidays. To combat the “summer slump” and ensure their on track for academic success, here are ways to motivate your young readers to hit the books....Jun 05, 2018
Rural America faces a growing gap in education and career opportunities with the rest of the U.S. As school districts and colleges work to close the gap, the tutoring industry has a potential role to play as well....May 31, 2018
A full day at school can take a toll on a student’s ability to return to the books for their tutoring session. Fortunately, there are many creative and energizing ways to motivate your students....May 24, 2018
Carving out the time tutors have with students takes more than just scheduling each session. Here are 5 ways tutors can jumpstart their next tutoring session to maximize their students’ learning time....May 22, 2018
Do high-achieving but struggling students need tutors trained in therapy to handle the stress of their academic demands? The answer might lie in what techniques every tutor should cultivate in helping students navigate the modern world of high academic performance....May 20, 2018
No subject is quite as polarizing as math. At a young age, students label themselves as “math-people” or “not-math-people” -- an attitude and belief that can affect willingness to progress. Often, this negativity can be thanks to parents who grew up with a vendetta against math themselves....May 15, 2018
Summer vacation is a perfect opportunity for students to catch up on problem subjects and learn new skills – while making time to enjoy a couple months’ rest out of school....May 06, 2018
As they begin their transition into adulthood, ensuring that students have a strong understanding of finances is vital to their success beyond high school and throughout their lives....May 03, 2018
Today’s preschoolers are increasingly expected to learn reading and math skills before their first day at school. But the pressure doesn’t equal results – and educators are learning the limits to a “one-size-fits-all” model to early childhood education....May 01, 2018
Tutors may find themselves working with other tutors to support a student’s learning needs. Building a working relationship with other tutors has enormous benefits for tutors and students alike....Apr 29, 2018
Once purely futuristic sci-fi, augmented and virtual reality are now commonplace in classrooms across the world, giving students the opportunity to better engage with lesson plans. But these tools aren’t just for teachers – tutors can incorporate the technology into their own sessions as well....Apr 26, 2018
Tutors can bring their own personal and personalized touch to K-12 online schooling – qualities that are integral to students doing their best in a non-traditional learning environment....Apr 24, 2018
As the nation’s big college entrance exams go digital, so are a growing number of school districts opting for online-only standardized testing. Here’s what’s new with the online ACT and how students should prepare for the exam....Apr 22, 2018
Since its introduction, states across the US have had varying reactions to Common Core. For tutors, though they may have seen students’ needs differ across state lines, the underlying objective has remained the same - help students progress, reach their goals, and prepare for the future....Apr 19, 2018
Identifying the issue and setting the right course of action (with some trial and error) can assist tutors navigate issues when dealing with struggling students....Apr 15, 2018
Interacting with difficult parents can be tiring and interfere with producing the best student outcomes. Understanding parents' intentions, having confidence, and keeping goals in sight will help you manage expectations with helicopter parents and allow you to focus on your students' success....Apr 12, 2018
Alex Mager and Liz Quiñones, entrepreneurs behind Lil' Eggheads, share the story behind the tutoring center and what drives them to give students the best support possible....Apr 12, 2018
Tech in the classroom has been hot ever since the Apple IIe hit schools. But is technology integration in school always a good thing? The answer lies somewhere in the middle....Apr 08, 2018
Tutors have long recognized that their personal relationship with a student is key to the student’s performance during and beyond your lessons. By focusing on their social and emotional development, tutors can foster better students and lifelong learners....Apr 05, 2018
While traditionally viewed as opportunities for college students, internships can provide high schoolers with a boost of experience before they’ve even received their diploma. Knowing what employers are looking for will empower parents to help their kids seek out, prepare for and land an internship....Apr 01, 2018
We all know that Thursday evening feeling; just one more day until the weekend finally arrives. But what if for students and teachers Thursday evening marked the end of their workweek? And what would it mean for tutors - if anything?...Mar 29, 2018
We look at some of the best high schools in America to see what it takes to set a world-class education apart from the rest, and how tutors can prepare their students for the rigorous admissions process to get in....Mar 27, 2018
Your student’s “network of influence” is the group of stakeholders that have impact on their learning, from parents and teachers to a wider orbit of adults who are influential in students’ lives....Mar 25, 2018
For millions of American high schoolers college is the obvious next step in their budding adult lives. But for students who haven’t bought into attending college, there are ways tutors can help motivate as well as explore the alternatives to the college-bound trajectory....Mar 22, 2018
While it’s up for debate whether or not the east coast got the memo, spring break is soon approaching. A few days off is the perfect amount of time to revive, refocus, and reenergize to make it through the final stretch to summer....Mar 20, 2018
Tutors have alternatives to test scores when it comes to tracking student sentiment, progress and other benchmarks in tutoring sessions. By focusing on more than just the test score, oftentimes better test scores will follow....Mar 13, 2018
Private, specialized, or magnet middle schools across the US require students to take either the SSAT or ISEE admissions exam. Which test should your child take and when should they take it?...Mar 11, 2018
MakerSpaces, 3D printers, and virtual whiteboards may not be far off from joining tech like tablets and apps used in the classroom. Chances are your child is already using technology that was previously found only in science fiction, but what are they really using today and what’s around the corner?...Mar 08, 2018
It’s a brave new world out there. Technology and other forces are changing the workplace and a new knowledge base will be needed--yet many of these subjects are not taught in classrooms today. Is your child prepared for what lies ahead?...Mar 01, 2018
Choosing the right sort of books—and learning their major themes and literary devices—is the key to success on the annual English literature exam....Feb 26, 2018
A line of communication between parent, tutor, and teacher is crucial to make sure your child is getting the help they need, but one very important discussion is often overlooked: talking to your child about why they need tutoring to begin with....Feb 26, 2018
A guide to NYC’s nine selective high schools, from their latest admissions numbers to what each school offers its hardworking scholars....Feb 20, 2018
Indiana is the next state moving toward the “Computer Science for All” vision backed by Silicon Valley and Presidents Trump and Obama....Feb 20, 2018
Students who are struggling and excelling at the all-girls charter Hawthorn Leadership School for Girls in St. Louis, Missouri, are benefitting from the Hawthorn InvestiGirls program, led by a dedicated team of student-tutors from Washington University in St. Louis....Feb 15, 2018
Tutoring entrepreneur Mary Miele shares the story behind her tutoring business, Evolved Education Company, and what philosophy drives her and her tutors to give students the best possible, well-rounded support....Feb 15, 2018
'Virtual schooling' now enrolls more than 275,000 students across the U.S. – but what are online education's real benefits and shortcomings?...Feb 14, 2018
According to the NYC Dept. of Education, around a quarter of the City's students with special needs were receiving partial to no academic support that they critically need last year....Feb 13, 2018
The Trump administration's 2019 fiscal proposals include steep cuts to federal education spending, and an end...Feb 12, 2018
With only a third of U.S. schoolchildren reading at grade level. one cognitive scientist points the finger at the problem, and toward a solution in expanding access to tutoring....Feb 12, 2018
The Cannes of Education, the South by Southwest festival for education is entering its eighth year, with hundreds of sessions on the policies, trends, and innovations making a huge impact on American education today....Feb 08, 2018
Educators need "personalized learning", too, according to the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, which announced about $5.5 million in new educator-focused research grants....Feb 05, 2018
The folks at the ACT just invested $7.5 million in an online course development platform, as well as launched the ACT Academy, a new student test prep resource....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 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 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 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 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
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 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
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 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
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 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 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
New school initiatives in California and Illinois follow NYC public schools’ lead in offering free feminine hygiene products to students starting in 2018....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?...