Integrating Literature Into Middle School Reading

Studies have shown that access to literature is an important element in a well-rounded education. In reading classrooms, teachers are looking for supplemental materials to integrate into the curriculum. This article provides suggestions for implementing a variety of literature into reading programs.

Helping Parents Adjust to Middle School

Making the transition from elementary school to middle school can be tough, especially when so many schools have begun to incorporate 6th graders into the middle school programs. This article offers suggestions for parents whose children are making the transition to middle school.

Preparing for Back-to-School

Heading back to school after the long summer vacation can be tough on parents and students both. Here are some techniques for dealing with this difficult readjustment.

Summer Reading: Keeping a High School Student's Mind Working Through the Summer

Often, summer is a time for relaxing, but it can also be a good time to pick up a book. This article includes selections from a summer reading list printed by the Washington Post.

Online Tutoring Vs. Conventional Tutoring

Online and conventional tutoring centers implement many of the same methods to teach students, but there are some distinct differences between the two. This article outlines some of them to help you decide which method is best for you and your child.

Online Tutoring 2 of 5: Online Tutoring and Traditional Tutoring Methods

As the second article from an informational series on Online Tutoring, this feature aims to clarify how online tutoring differs from other out-of-the-classroom programs including private tutors, online homework help sites, after-school programs, and computer software programs.

Online Tutoring 3 of 5: Is Online Tutoring Right for Your Child?

This third article in the Online Tutoring informational series clarifies who is targeted by online tutoring services and how online tutoring works to include the largest number of students and families possible.

How Tutoring Can Help Students Prepare for the SAT or ACT

Taking the SAT or ACT can be stressful for any student. Tutoring can help a student be better prepared for testing and may help to reduce test anxiety.

DIY: Parents As Tutors

Because many parents are on a budget, tutoring their own children is the only affordable alternative to private tutoring. This article describes how to decide if the parent-tutoring is the right fit for you.

Tutoring for Underachieving Gifted Students

Tutoring can help gifted students as much as those who are struggling. Gifted students may underachieve due to boredom or lack of interest in the subjects being taught in the classroom. The right tutor can be the answer to your gifted child's problems. This article explains how.