Even when we have been away from a formal educational setting for many years, we all experience that late August/early September feeling. Is it anxiety or anticipation? It’s back to school time! I have often been asked for advice on what is most important to focus on when returning to school. Regardless of age, and […]
There is a lot of energy and money going into solving the problem of delivering a more personalized learning experience for students. While learning and cognitive research validate this direction in education, many are still struggling to find a way to use technology in service of teachers rather than as a replacement for teachers. A […]
The Ramos family began using Tutor.com/military in 2011, when Mr. Ramos was attending U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy. Six years later, the family still relies on the resource for their adopted grandson. Tutor.com/military is honored to be a staple in this military household! Tutor.com: What do you use Tutor.com/military for and how has it helped your […]
Great news was delivered on 7/20/2017! The House Appropriations Committee restored direct library funding language to its funding bill that provides flat (no increase/decrease) funding to libraries through their proposed budget. For those unaware, President Trump had removed ALL federal funding for libraries from his proposed budget and library supporters across the country have been […]
One of the questions we get asked by our clients the most is “how do other schools do X, Y, and Z?” On the client services team, we spend every day working with our partners to share best practices, develop plans for how to inspire student engagement with tutoring services, and make sure they get […]
Students now have many ways to access information – digitized textbooks, YouTube videos, free online asynchronous content such as Khan Academy and MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses), and adaptive learning software. Educational companies are constantly developing online content to serve to students – it is less costly than paying for a teacher or tutor. These […]
