by Tori MacArthur | May 29, 2019 | Education, graduation goals, reading, study skills, tutoring, Writing
So, You Want to Join the Marines This week we were able to interview Noah MacArthur, who has recently joined the Marines and will be entering boot camp in just a few weeks. While his experience is limited, perhaps his thoughts on his experience thus far will...
by Tori MacArthur | May 22, 2019 | Education, graduation goals, reading, study skills, tutoring, Writing
Summer Book Recommendations Summer is nearly here and it’s time to make some plans. Vacations, summer camps, extra classes, etc., summer is a great time to reload have fun. Part of the fun for me includes being able to relax and read whatever I want. ...
by Tori MacArthur | May 11, 2019 | Education, graduation goals, study skills, tutoring, Writing
Teacher Appreciation As May begins, for many, school is coming to a close. As such, let us each take some time to appreciate our incredible teachers. Whether they be in classroom teachers, online instructors, private tutors, or even our own parents, they...
by Tori MacArthur | Apr 30, 2019 | Education, graduation goals, study skills, tutoring, Writing
So, You Want to be an Elementary School Teacher In continuing our “So you want to be a…” series, this week we were able interview McCall Chappell, who is currently working on completing her degree in elementary education. Interviewer: What made you want to major in...
by Megan Pomeroy | Apr 23, 2019 | Education, graduation goals, study skills, tutoring, Writing
Social-Emotional Learning Social-Emotional Learning has been defined by CASEL as “the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive...
by Tori MacArthur | Apr 20, 2019 | Education, graduation goals, study skills, tutoring, Writing
Avoiding Bias in Writing It can be extremely difficult to avoid being biased in writing. Bias is a tendency or inclination for an individual to hold a certain outlook or make certain judgements about any topic, from people to ideas. The news today is full...
