It’s an ominous phrase that is top of mind for many school district officials: the “education funding cliff.” This refers to the imminent end of billions of dollars in federal COVID relief money that schools have been relying on during the pandemic. “The feds pushed a lot of money into the K-12 system,” said Lori Taylor, an education finance researcher at Texas A&M University. “Now the districts are being weaned off of that funding —…
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Kids around the country are still suffering academically from the pandemic, but more than three years after schools shut down, it’s hard to understand exactly how much ground students have lost and which children now need the most attention. Some new reports offer some insights. All three were produced by for-profit companies that sell assessments to schools. Unlike annual state tests, these interim assessments are administered at least twice a year and help track student…
Read More »Whether you’re getting on a plane to visit extended family for Christmas or planning a New Year’s Eve party at home, you may be preparing to gather with the people you love during the holiday season. Unfortunately the holiday months are prime time for respiratory viruses like COVID-19, flu, and RSV. Even in this vision of a “new normal,” it’s clear that COVID-19, flu, and RSV will be circulating over the holidays, with travel and…
Read More »Engaging in technology extracurricular activities offers practical, hands-on experiences that enhance your problem-solving abilities, foster creativity, and provide opportunities for collaboration. These activities go beyond the confines of a classroom and allow you to apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios. By actively participating in extracurriculars, you not only gain technical expertise but also develop critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills. Here are some ideas for technology extracurricular activities. 1. Computer science clubs and organizations. These…
Read More »Schools across the U.S. will soon be able to order free rapid COVID tests from the federal government. The administration’s initiative will make available millions of tests for school districts as they enter the winter months — a time when COVID activity is expected to peak. Already, emergency department visits and wastewater data indicate that cases are climbing in the U.S. Schools can begin ordering tests in early December, the administration said. While there have…
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Are you willing to spread the holiday cheer this year? Boston Tutoring Services is happy to promote organizations who help people in need. There are plenty of fantastic organizations that give all of us the chance to give back, and the holidays are always a time of year in which people need some extra help. If you are able to help those less fortunate, please consider the following organizations to give back this holiday season.…
Read More »There are many fun holiday activities for families to enjoy in the Boston area this year. Check out our list of holiday activities and events happening around Boston and have a wonderful holiday season! Boston Common Tree Lighting When: Thursday 11/30/2023, 6:00 – 8:00pm Where: Boston Common, Boston, MA Age: kids, teens, adults Cost: free The official holiday season kick-off in Boston includes the lighting of the City of Boston’s official Christmas tree and trees…
Read More »Many instructors have observed variability in students’ motivation to learn and grow. How can educators enable engagement, persistence, and improved performance in the classroom? Mindset science has uncovered actionable insights into the academic behaviors of students. What students believe about themselves and their capabilities tremendously influences their learning motivation, as beliefs are called mindsets when they filter how we make sense of the world and ourselves. Mindsets act on our choice of goals and goal-pursuit…
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In some cases, extracurricular activities matter as much as a students’ academic record. This is often the case for students who intend to study art in college. While admissions committees want to see that you’re a committed student who takes their courses seriously, your talent, portfolio, and dedication to art activities will also be crucial to the admission committee’s decision. That’s because your experience as an artist is often a better indication of how you’ll…
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One of the most effective teaching strategies for teachers is an invitation to guest speakers to visit the classroom. Including other voices in the classroom invites different perspectives and shows that learning is a collaborative effort. It is important to remember, that inviting a guest speaker is not simply intended to give the teacher a break. Students have the opportunity to learn something new that interests them from a guest speaker. Students can also discover…
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