It’s never too early to start organizing for the school year. There are simple organization solutions and tools that can help keep schoolwork and belongings organized. Here are some tips and tricks for staying organized all year long. 1. Get a planner that works for you. The right planner will allow you to schedule events for your academic and social life, manage assignment due dates, and create to-do lists in the same space. Also make sure the size of the planer fits your li

1. Get involved; support your student – For a student to take those first steps towards success, he need to understand that you will be there to support them along the way. If a student feels he has lost the support of the people he looks up to, then there’s little stopping him from giving up on himself. 2. Be clear on expectations – Set micro and macro goals with the student, and map out how to achieve those goals. This allows everyone involved to track progress, create atta

Since the 1980’s math skills have been introduced earlier in the American education system. In 2013, 47% of eighth-grade students were reported to be studying algebra, a course often saved for grades 9-12, when students are considered to be better equipped to handle complex math comprehension. The true debate over higher math in lower grades started in 2008, when California lawmakers began a campaign to make algebra mandatory for eighth-graders in an effort to keep up with th

The SAT has undergone major changes to its structure and content, but what does that mean to those taking the test? The new SAT focuses more on the knowledge, skills, and understanding that research shows is essential for college and career readiness and success. The major structural change to the SAT is in how the concepts are tested and the steps students will have to take to answer questions correctly. Students now have more time to take the test, there are no penalties fo