How to Help with Homework and Maintain Healthy Relationships with Your Kids

It’s big, bad, and ugly. It lurks in backpacks and weighs heavy on everyone’s shoulders. It tears families apart. Despite all this, dogs love it (or at least we think they do). Can you guess what it is? We’re talking about homework. Sometimes, the mere mention of this eight-letter word is enough to cause a conflict. Although it’s assigned to …

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High School Tutoring Programs that Work

High school is difficult. Classes are tougher than in elementary and middle school, grades are more important, and the pressure surrounding post-secondary is always present. As a student, it can feel like the whole world is plotting against you. Thanks to high school tutoring programs, however, that doesn’t have to be the case. There are many support systems available to …

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How to Handle the Quarter System in BC Schools

Schools in BC have had to adapt according to COVID-19 restrictions, and that means many things are different. One of the most significant changes is the move away from a semester-based year to the new quarter system. The quarter system has put a strain on students, teachers, and parents alike. We’ll unpack the details and give you some tips on …

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Does In-Home Tutoring Suit Your Child?

When it comes to learning, a student’s comfort level can heavily impact their progress. What better place to get comfortable than in their own home? If you’re looking to get the best educational support for your child, in-home tutoring might be for you. The Perks of In-Home Tutoring The education landscape has changed drastically, and tutoring can accommodate the challenges …

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After School Tutoring – Succeed in School and Beyond

It’s no secret that school is tough, and the key to success shouldn’t be a secret either. The traditional approach of brick-and-mortar schools works for some students, but other students need something more. This is where after school tutoring comes in. After school tutoring can help students of all ages and backgrounds. No matter the subject matter or level of …

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How to Prepare for the BC Grade 12 Literacy Assessment

BC’s curriculum is always evolving, and it’s important to stay updated with the expectations placed on students. On top of the many graduation requirements for high school students, the grade 12 literacy assessment is necessary for graduation. So, what is the grade 12 literacy assessment, and how can students prepare? Check out our top tips to get your graduate ready …

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Homeschool Pods, Pandemic Pods – What Are They, and How Can Tutoring Help?

As public schools gear up to reopen in September, many parents are raising concerns about the associated risks. COVID-19 is still a threat, and sending the kids back to school might put them in danger. As a response, parents are organizing pandemic pods, also known as homeschool pods, and many are enlisting the help of tutoring services. How Do Homeschool …

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Help BC Special Education Students During COVID-19

COVID-19 has presented many challenges for everyone in BC, students included. The world of education has been turned upside down, and kids have had to adapt. Most students have options, but special education students in BC are often overlooked. With so many restrictions due to COVID-19, the transition to online learning is difficult for special education students in BC. It’s …

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Online Math Tutor Checklist

Many students are converting to online education, and that means many parents are looking for an online math tutor. How do you know which one to choose? We’ve made a list of the top 6 most important features your online math tutor needs to have. 6. Virtual Whiteboard Math is a subject that students can master through repetition. That means …

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How to Keep Kids Healthy When They Return to School

COVID-19 has put the brakes on normal life. Parents and students have had to adapt, and everyone is experiencing things differently. In an attempt to make sense of everything, we’ve come up with a checklist to help you keep your kids healthy when school starts in the fall. Not everyone will be going back to brick-and-mortar schools, so we have …