Education

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Supporting Parents and Students with Online Resources

Sharing Our Knowledge Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Tutor Zone instructors have made the curriculum engaging, even during online tutoring sessions. We have used resources such as Jeopardy Labs, Nearpod, and Kahoot to increase students’ participation in lessons. Tutor Zone aims to educate parents and students about other online resources. 1.…

Tutor Zone to the Rescue!

The COVID-19 Achievement Gap          Due to the pandemic, the struggle to meet grade expectations for many students created a disparity in learning outcomes called the COVID-19 gap. Lack of Internet access, lack of motivation, household distractions, and other problems have caused this COVID-19 gap. Several educators and parents feel…

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To Hold Back or Not to Hold Back

As summer approaches, many students and parents are celebrating the completion of another school year. Are all students prepared to move on to the next grade? Who decides if a student is at risk of being held back?  Grade retention policies vary by state, and in 18 states, including California,…

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4 More Years of School in America?

On April 28, 2021, the eve of his 100th day in office, President Joe Biden proposed a $1.8 trillion American Families Plan that would expand universal prekindergarten access, provide two years of free community college education, and fund programs to train and support teachers (Education Week). Biden said in his…

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Test Required or Test Optional Future?

Over the years, standardized tests like the SAT and ACT have become synonymous with the college admissions process. Some students self-study, others cycle through rigorous test prep courses or work with private tutors to maximize their scores on the Writing, Reading, and Math sections. However, this close relationship between tests…