Job scams are getting harder to spot, showing up on trusted platforms like LinkedIn and Handshake and even mimicking real companies.
Learn the seven warning signs young adults and college students should watch for, from too-good-to-be-true offers to high-pressure tactics, so they can job search with confidence.
It’s that time of year. Kids are dreaming about sleeping in, hanging out with friends, and zero homework for three months straight. Parents are wondering how their child will fill the days, and whether the study habits they worked so hard to build will still be there in August. If any of that sounds familiar, … Read more
In this blog, our EF Coach Megan Hallett, M.Ed., shares how personalized executive function coaching helped four students grow into confident, college-ready young adults.
Megan reflects on the power of one-on-one support. She highlights how building self-awareness, routines, and study strategies led to lasting success beyond high school.
We are pleased to introduce you to Educational Connections Math Tutor Tyson Beggs, our featured tutor of the month for September!
The first day of school is (almost) here! Because you’re likely gathering school supplies and getting organized, I wanted to take a quick moment to share one of our favorite homework tools with you. This simple hack keeps students of all ages organized and focused—and it only costs a few dollars! What is this simple … Read more
Parenting a high school senior is exciting! You’ve successfully navigated sleep deprivation, potty training, elementary school PTA, middle school hormones, and driver’s permits. Now, it’s time for the big finale: high school graduation! You deserve to spend your child’s last year at home making memories and celebrating how far you’ve come. But for many parents, … Read more
When our kids struggle with procrastination or study habits, it’s easy to think of it as a character flaw. But in reality, there’s always an underlying reason why they’re putting off doing their work. As parents, we have to figure out where the procrastination is coming from in order to help them get past it. … Read more
Now that we have a perspective on how to interpret the grades that your child comes home with, the next question is: How should you react? If your child comes home with good grades… …it’s often a parent’s natural reaction to say things like: “Wow, that’s awesome! You’re just so smart. I always knew you were … Read more
Next up in our top tutor series: Middle Schoolers! (Read about Elementary Students Here and High School Students Here) We asked one of our top tutors, Jan Rowe to share her thoughts on working with middle schoolers as we kick off 2019. What’s so hard for middle school kids about January? Jan: January can be … Read more
There are some kids who are completely self-motivated and drive themselves to high levels of academic achievement without any pressure from their parents. But most kids aren’t like that. Self-motivated kids are the exception, not the rule, so it’s pretty safe to say that most of us will fight with at least one of our kids … Read more