5 Things to Do After a Parent-Teacher Conference

5 Things to Do After a Parent-Teacher Conference

Parent-teacher conferences provide an excellent opportunity to assess your student’s academic progress and to encourage an open line of communication with your child’s teacher. However, the days and weeks following the conference are just as important as the days leading up to the meeting. After parent-teacher conferences, review your post-conference notes, discuss the conference with your student, and develop a strategy for success.  How can you maximize your time after a parent-teacher conference? Keep reading to learn five things to do after parent-teacher conferences.  1. Review your post-conference notes Parent-te ... Read More About 5 Things to Do After a Parent-Teacher Conference

4 Small Ways to Strengthen Your College Applications This School Year

4 Small Ways to Strengthen Your College Applications This School Year

When it comes to getting into college, there’s no magic formula for crafting the perfect college application. However, there are several things you can do to strengthen your college application and to make getting into your dream schools easier. You can strengthen your college applications this school year by applying early, getting high-quality letters of recommendation, and writing a stand-out college essay.  Are you applying to colleges this fall and hoping to submit the strongest application possible? Keep reading to learn four small ways to strengthen your college applications this school year.  1. Strengthen your colleg ... Read More About 4 Small Ways to Strengthen Your College Applications This School Year

What to Know About ACT Section Retesting

What to Know About ACT Section Retesting

High school students who have sat for the ACT test now have a new option to showcase their skills. ACT section retesting allows students who have taken the full ACT exam to select a single section to retake. What this means is that, starting in September 2020, students have the opportunity to retest up to three exam sections in one sitting. This policy change gives students a chance to present potential colleges with test scores that more accurately reflect their skills. Wondering how ACT section retesting can benefit you? Keep reading to learn all you need to know about ACT section retesting.  How ACT section retesting works Beginning ... Read More About What to Know About ACT Section Retesting

How to Get Your Gamer to Do Their Homework

How to Get Your Gamer to Do Their Homework

As you almost assuredly know, most middle school students love their screens. From smartphones to laptops to TV, screens are everywhere. And many students use these screens to play games. While there’s a lot of controversy over whether or not screens are healthy for young people, it’s clear that some games can be a good way for students to unwind and have fun. Some games can even encourage creativity. But sometimes gaming can be so much fun that it can be hard to peel your student away to do their homework.  Redirecting your middle school student away from their games to their homework desk can seem like a daunting task. If ... Read More About How to Get Your Gamer to Do Their Homework

4 Ways Social Media Can Benefit Your Student's Learning Experience

4 Ways Social Media Can Benefit Your Student's Learning Experience

Most of us engage with social media informally, or at least associate social media with our non-academic lives. Often, though, we don’t realize how much social media is a part of the way that we learn about and see the world. Social media can, in fact, benefit your student’s learning experience in many ways, including offering unique resources, building learning communities, and providing real-world examples and experiences.   Looking for ways to enhance your student’s education this semester? Keep reading to learn four ways social media can benefit your student’s learning experience. 1. Social media can provide ... Read More About 4 Ways Social Media Can Benefit Your Student's Learning Experience