As technology becomes increasingly intertwined in our society, many parents are left wondering how to integrate it into their children’s lives best. Negative screen time, such as when kids watch too much television or play violent video games, is extremely different from positive screen time. This includes using devices and apps for educational purposes, communicating […]
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Education Minister Stephen Lecce has developed Ontario’s Learning Recovery Action Plan to help students caught in the midst of the global disruption. This comprehensive plan is designed to support struggling students and address the unique challenges that they may face. It includes a variety of interventions, such as […]
As parents, we want what is best for our children and often go to great lengths to ensure their happiness and success. We carefully select the right school for them, enroll them in extracurricular activities, and make sure they have the latest and greatest toys and gadgets. However, one of the most important things we […]
Although our lives have returned to what feels like normal, the reality is that we are all still living with the aftermath of COVID. For kids, this means unfinished learning, and for parents, it can mean feeling like we need to do more to help our children catch up. The good news is that there […]
I often get parents asking me how they can help their children with their study skills. We are all familiar with coming home the night before a test and studying to memorize how to calculate each math problem. But as an educator, I explain to parents that we would rather have children develop habits that […]
There’s no doubt that struggling with some concepts at the start of the school year can be discouraging. Your child may feel like they are falling behind and that it’s impossible to catch up. But they need to remember that it’s not how they start that matters, it’s how they finish. With a little bit […]
Chances are, during the past couple of years, your child has struggled to keep up with their studies. With the pandemic pushing students out of classrooms and into virtual learning, many students have fallen behind and are showing educational gaps. Many parents are now left scrambling and searching online for “math tutor near me.” The […]
There’s never been a better time to address the COVID learning loss. As kids return to the classrooms and many restrictions are lifted, it is time to talk about education. While some studies are being released, the gap still remains in understanding just how much loss has occurred, and which student groups have been most […]
It’s now been two years since the pandemic started, and schools made the switch to online learning. For parents, this has meant helping their children with schoolwork from home. And for many, this has brought on new challenges – especially when it comes to math. In this blog post, we’ll explore how COVID has changed […]
With school closures and social distancing measures in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, online tutoring has seen a surge in popularity. But is online tutoring here to stay? Some experts believe that it could be the future of personalized learning. Here’s what you need to know about online math tutoring and how it can […]
