Summer vacation is often associated with leisurely days of kicking back and relaxing with a good book. Without the hustle and bustle of the school year, the summer months provide time to tackle that list of books you’ve been dying to read. For many of us, this sounds like near perfection, but for many of … Read more
Many parents wonder if modern technology is helping or hurting their child’s learning. The bottom line is that technology can be a distraction at times, but it can also be a huge asset, especially for students who need a little extra help. Technology to Help the Writing Process Dragon Naturally Speaking is a fantastic tool … Read more
Be completely honest with me. Have you ever been reading an article when you reach the end and have no idea what you just read? Your eyes were following the words on the paper or on the screen but your brain just wasn’t processing the material. I don’t know about you, but this happens to … Read more
If there is a section that the average student dreads most on the SAT, it is the Critical Reading. Why? Well, because of the “critical reading.” Try saying those words around any high schooler and notice the unconscious subtle curl of their lips. SAT reading passages are usually dry, complex, and insipid (there’s an SAT … Read more
To prepare for the reading sections of the SAT and ACT, many students are encouraged to read the newspaper daily. This can be effective – if a student begins at a very young age. The reality is that reading comprehension skills develop over time and reading The Post for two months before the test isn’t … Read more