The Three Main Approaches for Developing Readers Finding the ideal path for your child’s reading development can seem like a staggering feat when there is an enormous amount of discussion and interpretation surrounding teaching reading methodologies amongst educators. Moreover, there is no single tried and true way that helps every…
Time and time again, education has been acknowledged as a significant part of our lives because of its role in achieving a better society. As famously said by Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” As common as…
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.…
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…
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,…