Students who struggle to get back into the academic mindset after a long summer break may spend more time trying to catch up, leaving less time to absorb new material. This constant game of catch-up can take a toll not only academically, but mentally. We see this reflected in assessments…
Many people across America–especially students–knew that several colleges would alter their admissions policy regarding testing, at least temporarily while they managed the COVID-19 impacts. Several schools opted for a test-optional policy, in which a student could withhold their scores in order to have a higher consideration in applications. However, some…
It is vital for our schools to be well funded in order to bring stability to our society. However, over the course of several years, people have come to the conclusion that schools are massively underfunded. To combat this issue, the California Department of Education launched the Expanded Learning Opportunities…
It was in August of 2006, that Tutor Zone was born. Near uptown Whittier, the first location was small but mighty. At the time, the two instructors, who happened to be the owners, worked tirelessly to carry out a vision to revitalize education by innovatively instructing youth, empowering them through…
During the Covid 19 lockdown, the academic journey for students took a rough turn. As we reflect on the transition from 2020 to the present year, it’s evident that the structure of student academic performance has been altered in several ways, influenced by factors ranging from remote learning to mental…