Guest Author A recent study from the University of Luxembourg explores why boys may not be performing as well as girls in school. This research, reported in ScienceDaily, not only provides insight into why boys are not performing as well in school, but also helps to create solutions to this issue. Check out the article here! How … Read more
The third and final post in our “New SAT” blog series answers the most complex of the frequently asked questions parents have about the new SAT: should my child take the new SAT? This question is the most challenging because it is going to be different for each student. One of our biggest beliefs at … Read more
In the first part of our New SAT series, we spoke about what every parent needs to know when it comes to the new SAT. In this blog, we mainly focus on the changes to the test and how they compare to the current format. Now that we’ve covered the basics, we wanted to answer the second … Read more
In the spring of 2014, the president of the College Board, David Coleman, announced that the organization would be redesigning and launching the college entrance exam in the spring of 2016. This announcement left many parents and students confused and unsure about how to best prepare for college admissions. Some of the questions we have most … Read more
In this podcast Educational Connections’ President, Ann Dolin, M.Ed. speaks about what parents can do to boost their child’s motivation and foster resiliency. Parents who listen to this podcast will learn: The main reasons students struggle to stay motivated in school The latest research on rewards and consequences Effective communication strategies – how to talk … Read more