What is Dysgraphia?

Many children have difficulty with handwriting when they first begin to learn. They may have trouble holding the pencil, forming letters correctly, and even remembering what they want to say. This can be a normal part of learning how to write. So how do you know if your child might have dysgraphia? Dysgraphia is a … Read more

Study Tips for Final Exams

It’s time for finals again. It feels like only a short time ago when I sat down this time last year to post 4 tips for how parents can encourage students to study. To add to that advice, here are 7 study methods that can make a large improvement in a student’s retention of material. … Read more

Battle of the Sexes: Why Girls are Outperforming Boys in the Classroom

Girls Have the Advantage in the Classroom The American Psychological Association recently released findings that girls are outperforming boys academically at every grade level and in every subject. The comprehensive report looked at over 308 studies conducted from 1914 to 2011, in 30 countries. The results were consistent: girls are receiving better grades, test scores, … Read more

More Changes from the College Board: AP Test Revisions

By now you’ve likely heard ad nauseam of the changes due for the SAT in 2016. This announcement from the College Board has overshadowed other major changes being made by the organization to its AP tests, some of which take effect this year. Several AP tests will undergo minor to major changes over the next … Read more