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Mastery-based learning is an approach to education that focuses on individual learning rather than standardized teaching schedules. The mastery method of teaching is gaining nationwide recognition as a highly successful

Sitting down to write a college application essay can be daunting for many students, no matter how prepared and well qualified they may be. Why is your college essay so important to being accepted into a top college or

There are many benefits of tutoring that go beyond the obvious advantage of supporting a student in learning about a challenging subject. Tutoring changes the academic landscape for your child, allowing them to achieve

When it comes to preparing your child for college, there is probably a clear focus on a robust curriculum and challenging classes that keep students engaged and prepared for college-level coursework. These are the

The term neurodiversity was introduced by sociologist Judy Singer in the 1990s and is becoming more widely accepted as our understanding of how the brain functions. But what is neurodiversity and what educational

One of the most delicate of topics to raise with a teenager is the subject of mental health. Young people face stressors and risk factors on a daily basis, and it can be hard for parents and educators to determine when

Middle schoolers are young people in transition, moving from the known environment of elementary school into an entirely new academic world. The skills and habits learned during this time can help or harm their future

A recent study of public school students with a diagnosis of ADHD showed that 1 in 3 of these learners receive no school-based interventions or services that might help them deal with the impact of their symptoms on

New Year’s resolutions are a time-tested tradition, but we may not consider the benefits this practice can offer to our children. Making New Year’s resolutions with your child can help you affirm and recognize their

During the recent shift to remote education for almost all students, psychologists are discovering that some students with learning differences are thriving in a virtual learning environment. Some of the surprising