Last Tuesday, Educational Connections partnered with Fairfax High School, in Fairfax, Virginia to put on a workshop for students entitled “Academic Skills for College Success.” The presentation was targeted towards students of Fairfax County’s College Partner Program and AVID students. The audience was made up of a handful of 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students … Read more
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
As a parent, it may feel frustrating when you know your student lacks motivation to succeed in school. When you ask them questions about their classes or what they’re working on, you may receive a very short answer or a shrug in response. When you bring up the topic of college and ask what schools … Read more
Far too often you hear your student say how much they do not like school, because of one simple fact: it is just too boring. It is difficult to argue with this statement, because as a former student yourself, you may remember how boring it really was at times. Unfortunately, it is not easy to … Read more
Does your child struggle with perfectionism or anxiety? If so, here’s help. Read on for a revealing interview with Dr. Michelle Mullaley, a specialist in the Washington DC area. What are some common symptoms of perfectionism? “People with perfectionist thinking tend to set overly ambitious goals, have unrealistic expectations, and fear failure. They tend to … Read more