Before setting a new goal, evaluate your starting point. No one can improve without knowing their starting point and setting a goal. Sit down [...]

Some students (and parents) who want to boost grades go straight for the extra credit. While the thought is understandable, it’s misguided. Extra means [...]

Knowing what is expected in class and clearing up misconceptions can go a long way toward improving a child's grade. Olympic athletes know what [...]

You and your child are halfway there! Your child’s grades may not show signs of improvement just yet, but don’t be discouraged. There may [...]

There’s a big difference between a student who is physically present and a student who is mentally present. The physically present student simply takes [...]

How many times has your child brought a study guide home the night before the test? Does it drive you nuts? Teachers who send [...]

Explore intersectionality. By helping your child find the connections between each subject, you can help make learning easier, deeper, and more meaningful. In particular, [...]

It’s no coincidence that the best students are often the best readers. Although reading seems like a sedentary activity, it actually requires more energy [...]

You’ve spent the past thirty days helping your child focus on academic performance to improve grades. Pull out your goal chart from day one. [...]

As a parent, you can only do so much to help your child improve—he or she needs to do the rest. Part of that [...]