by Tori MacArthur | Aug 27, 2019 | Education, graduation goals, Holidays, reading, school, study skills, tutoring, Writing, youth
So, You Want to Be an English Major This week, in our ongoing “So You Want to Be a…” series, we were able to interview Heather Parrish who is about to complete her final semester as an undergrad in English. For those who are considering a major in English,...
by Tori MacArthur | Jun 3, 2019 | Education, graduation goals, reading, study skills, tutoring, Writing
The S.T.E.M. Opportunity In recent years, huge steps have been taken to encourage students into STEM fields: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The primary motivation for such encouragement has been need. We, as people, need more unique...
by Tori MacArthur | Feb 25, 2019 | Education
Becoming a Learner I had the opportunity recently to read a truly incredible book entitled Becoming a Learner: Realizing the Opportunity of Education by Matthew L. Sanders. Being a college student myself, this really opened my mind, and heart, up to more...
by Tori MacArthur | Oct 7, 2018 | Education
Physical Activity and Academic Success As mentioned in a previous post, physical activity can play an important role in motivation in school and academic success. Back in 2003 there was a study conducted using students in a second grade class in Hawaii. Just before...
