what are the signs that your child needs a tutor

4 Signs Your Child Needs a Tutor

There are obvious indicators, like grades or a child who regularly complains that they “can’t stand school.” But there are also more subtle signs that a student is struggling academically and needs help.

In this blog, we’ll explore some signs that show your student needs individualized academic attention to catch up and build confidence.

my kids don't care about the summer learning slide

Summer Learning Slide: Help! My Kids Don’t Seem to Care About it

I wish I could say it’s easy to find the perfect balance between a carefree, relaxing summer and making sure your kids are invested in summer learning and prepared for the upcoming school year. But I know it’s a challenge. Here’s exactly what used to work in my house when my kids were younger.

Student Scores Are Slipping

Why Student Scores are Slipping and How Parents Can Help

The Nation’s Report Card for 2022 shows average student scores are slipping to historic lows. The report highlights the extended impacts of COVID-related school disruptions. But I would argue this downward trend started before the pandemic.

In this article, I’ll break down the new test score data, three reasons I think contributed to the declining scores, and then share what parents can do to help their kids catch up.

Why math is often misunderstood and how to help your child

Why Math is Often Misunderstood (and How to Prevent Falling Behind at the Start of the New School Year)

As parents, we want to see our children thrive in school, and that includes math class. But math is one of those subjects that students often either love or find incredibly challenging and frustrating.

Since math is often misunderstood, we asked our Math Tutor and Program Manager, Susan Poppiti, J.D., to weigh in on why it’s so important to ensure students who don’t have a strong math foundation at the start of the school year have a support system in place.