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academic stress and mental health

Academic Stress and Mental Health: What Parents Should Know

September 30, 2025September 29, 2025 by Ann Dolin

Stress and anxiety don’t just affect a child’s mood — they can derail focus, confidence, and academic performance.

In this blog, Dr. Michelle Cole shares how stress impacts academics, the signs parents should look for, and practical strategies to help kids find balance.

Categories Back To School, academic-featured Tags stress
2025 nations report card

The Nation’s Report Card 2025: Why Scores Keep Falling And How Parents Can Help

September 11, 2025September 10, 2025 by Ann Dolin

In this blog, we unpack the latest Nation’s Report Card results and explains why student scores continue to decline.

You’ll also learn three key reasons behind these struggles and what practical steps parents can take to help their children get back on track.

Categories academic-featured Tags academic, executive function coaching, math, science, subject tutor
Here’s Why Summer Is an Ideal Time to Catch Up on Math

Summer Math Reset: Closing Gaps Before They Grow Next School Year

June 17, 2025June 4, 2025 by Ann Dolin

If your child struggled in math this year, summer is the perfect time to catch up and build confidence before fall.

In this blog, our math expert shares why students often fall behind, how tech tools can get in the way of real understanding, and what actually works.

Categories academic-featured, Math, Summer
Student Athletes and Busy Learners- Time Management Tips

Striking a Balance: 3 Time Management Tips for Student Athletes and Busy Learners

February 26, 2024February 20, 2024 by Ann Dolin

Balancing the demands of academics, sports, extracurricular activities, and a social life can be daunting for students.

In this blog, we’re sharing three tested time management tips for students with jam-packed schedules who are trying to manage it all.

Categories academic-featured, Executive Function Coaching
Dangers of Grade Inflation

Your “A” Student May Still Need Tutoring: The Dangers of Grade Inflation

October 15, 2021May 18, 2021 by Ann Dolin

Be careful assuming your A or B students don’t need extra support. Thanks to grade inflation, good grades don’t always equal subject mastery.

Categories academic-featured, Tutoring Tags college, grade inflation, grades, high school, tutoring
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Peter Glantzis
The team at Educational Connections is fantastic! We used them for both test prep and college selection/application advising. Both services were top notch, exceeded our expectations, and we definitely saw a great return on our investment. The test prep quickly uncovered where the gaps were in my son’s preparation, and focused on those specific areas. The result was 100 point increase in his SAT score. Having already done a lot of work on college selection, our college advisor validated our work, recommended a few additions, and then we spent the majority of the time working on the application, with a heavy focus on the essays. While we’re still waiting on the majority of the decisions, I can say that we were much more confident in his applications when he submitted them than we otherwise would have been without Educational Connection’s services. I highly recommend working with this team.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Peter! We're so proud of your son for his 100-point SAT increase and thrilled that both our test prep and college consulting exceeded your expectations. Our team works hard to provide targeted, personalized support, and it's incredibly rewarding to know you felt more confident with his applications. We're keeping our fingers crossed for great news! Thank you for trusting Educational Connections with this important journey and for recommending our services.
Steve Chappell
We have utilized this service for both our son & daughter.

Through Educational Connections, our son has been able to better organize his train of thought towards his school work, specifically it helped him map out his approach to getting into college and now progressing through the first semester. Maria has both provided a foundation for him in college and created the courage that his professional goal is attainable through organization.

Our daughter is preparing to take the SSAT in order to get into boarding school. Not exceptionally gifted at standardized tests, Megan has been helping her strategize how to both attack topics she is comfortable with and address challenges she encounter.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Steve, for sharing your son’s journey with Educational Connections! We're so glad to hear that working with Maria has helped him build the organizational skills and confidence needed for both his schoolwork and the college application process. It's wonderful to know that these skills have not only laid a foundation for his future but also empowered him to believe in his professional goals. We’re honored to be part of his success, and we wish him all the best as he heads to college. Thanks again for your trust in our services!
Julie Mirecki
An excellent resource and great support for a student with ADHD. Our teen son was reluctant to work with a tutor but after his first session with Amber he was so happy and more confident. His grades have been steadily improving and our tutor graciously supports both our son and us as school challenges arise. We feel this is the best investment we could make. Definitely try this if you need support.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Julie! It’s wonderful to hear how your son’s confidence and grades have grown with Amber’s support. Many families come to us with teens who are hesitant at first, especially those with ADHD, and it’s always inspiring to see how the right tutor match can turn things around. We’re so glad your family has had such a positive experience!
Coty Bush
We started with a smaller package to try it out. My kid has really benefitted from the extra coaching he has received both in a subject he struggled with and with his overall executive functioning skills. He’s acknowledging on his own where he’s been not applying himself and has been more organized and motivated. We added on more sessions to continue his growth. His coach has been great and we are happy we decided to invest in this program.
Response from the owner:Thank you for sharing, Coty! We're so glad to hear about your son's progress, especially with his organization and motivation. Those EF skills make such a difference. We appreciate your trust and look forward to continuing to work with your family!
Jodi Gould
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Emily Sayre
EF tutoring has been going very well so far. The free webinars have been a great tool for me, too.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the review, Emily! We're happy to hear that your EF sessions are going well and that you're finding value in our free webinars. Student success is our priority, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience!
Jodi Weslow
My family has worked with Educational Connections for several years now - utilizing their ACT prep, college counseling and EF skills training services. Each person we have worked with has been warm, knowledgeable and very relatable to my kids. I cannot recommend them highly enough!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Jodi! It means the world to us that your family has trusted Educational Connections across so many areas over the years. We're especially proud that each person you've worked with has connected well with your kids because building those genuine relationships is at the heart of what we do. Your recommendation means everything to us, and we're grateful to be part of your family's journey!
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