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“Just the facts, ma’am.” — Common Tutoring Myths, Pt. 2
There are so many myths and misconceptions out there about tutoring. If you are searching for a tutor, I feel it is important that you have a better understanding about tutoring and how it works. Whether you decide to choose North Coast Education Services or another company, you should be well-informed. You need to know just the facts! We will be …
Obama to Limit Testing in Schools
On Saturday, October 24th, President Obama made an announcement that he plans to limit “unnecessary” testing in schools. The White House feels that the amount of time spent on testing is taking away from learning and creativity. As a result, President Obama plans to limit testing in schools to “no more than 2% of a student’s instructional time”. The White House released …
Become a Cleveland Cavaliers Straight “A” All-Star!
Here’s a fun reward for a good report card! 2015-2016 marks the 10th Anniversary of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ “Straight ‘A’ All-Stars”, presented by The University of Akron. If your student received a Straight A report card, they could win free tickets to a Cleveland Cavaliers game! Each grading quarter, 300 lucky students will be chosen to receive free tickets to a home …
4 Steps to Preventing Test Taking Anxiety
How does your teen prep for a test or exam? Some teens study for weeks — making flash cards, pouring over test guides, and taking practice exams. Many more teens neglect to study. As the final days approach, they race around looking for resources and caffeine, preparing for late night cram sessions. Whether your teen studies or not, there is a …
Internet Safety Tips for Upper Elementary Students
Today we are continuing our series on internet safety. In our last post, we discussed the importance of introducing your children to safe internet procedures. As the title of that post suggests, we recommended starting this discussion with your children at a young age. It is important that they know how to keep themselves safe, especially online. This post …
“Just the facts, ma’am.” — Common Tutoring Myths, pt. 1
There are so many myths and misconceptions out there about tutoring. If you are searching for a tutor, I feel it is important that you have a better understanding about tutoring and how it works. Whether you decide to choose North Coast Education Services or another company, you should be well-informed. You need to know just the facts! We will be …
5 Steps to Addressing a Bad Report Card
It’s almost the end of the first quarter. Your student will be getting the first report card of the semester very soon. (Or you may already have it!) Report cards can create a lot of stress for families. But angry parents and upset students do not solve any problems. In fact, they could create more. Yelling and scolding can cause …
Does My Child Need Tutoring?
Class is back in session and report cards will be coming out soon. No doubt by now you have already heard the moans and groans about homework, projects, and upcoming tests. It is common for students of all academic abilities to dread classwork and exams. The question is when is it too much? When is it more than they can …
How to Keep Elementary Kids Safe Online
Preschoolers are learning how to log online. With iPads and tablets readily accessible, they learn at an early age how to navigate the system. Once they start school, computers can be quickly introduced as an enrichment activity. Sooner or later, they will start asking to go online and search websites. When students want new responsibilities – like playing outside …