New Digital SAT Format – A Game Changer For Rising High School Students
After several months of speculation, the College Board released the official specs of the new digital SAT, as well as a set of sample questions, on Wednesday, June 29th, 2022. While the College Board announced the new digital SAT back in January of 2022, details were scarce in their initial blog post. This most recent […]
Livius Centers Reopening: Keeping you Safe and Prepped
As of Monday, September 14 our Livius centers in Wellesley, Newton, and Lexington have reopened! We approach our Livius centers reopening with the safety and care of our families at heart. (We’re still working on our reopening plan for our Plymouth, MN center. We will update about this location when more information is available.) Our […]
Livius Partners with Athletic Associations for Free College Prep
Neil Khaund, CEO of Livius, this week announced partnerships between Livius and three separate athletic associations serving high school students. Livius will work with the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA), the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA), and the District of Columbia State Athletic Association (DCSAA). These partnerships will bring Livius-backed free college prep services […]
What Are Learning Pods and Are They Right for Your Family?
Learning pods have been a hot topic lately among parents and educators. This speculation follows the release of the updated guidelines for safety protocol from the DESE and the CDC on how schools should resume in-person learning in the fall. Many states and school districts have yet to solidify their plans. Parents are getting anxious […]
How are Schools Preparing to Reopen for Fall 2020?
Many people believe that the summer is just an extended vacation for teachers, but that has never been the case. This year is certainly no different. Normally, teachers use the summer to get caught up. They complete professional development, expand resources for their classrooms, and plan for the beginning of the next school year. This […]
Meeting the Emotional Needs of Your Child in COVID-19
Since the pandemic began, school districts have been doing their best to navigate our new normal. Teachers and staff have trained to administer instruction through various online platforms. Our primary concerns concern remains: how do we keep our children academically up to date? How do we maintain their rigorous course load with remote learning? Now […]
Online Learning and COVID-19: How Do Colleges Adjust?
For high school juniors and seniors, preparing for college can be stressful. As schools switch from in-person to online learning due to the coronavirus pandemic, this stress may be compounded by the fact that colleges are physically closed. Your carefully constructed college timeline might seem in jeopardy. However, there are ways to adapt to these […]
Fall Semester 2020: New Guidelines for School Return
On June 8th, the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) confirmed their next steps for reopening schools in the fall semester 2020. This news came only a few short weeks after the CDC released their suggested guidelines for how districts can safely implement in-school learning once again. Not every state is taking the […]
Are School Expectations Too Low or Too High?
School expectations and student workload are always topics of conversation in education. With rigorous statewide testing and the newly adopted Common Core State Standards, schools have received backlash. Students, teachers, and parents argue that the expectations for students are too high. You may agree or disagree with this statement. However, it is a proven fact […]
Updates on the ISEE and SSAT
By now you have probably heard that the current coronavirus pandemic crisis is seriously affecting the administration of the ACT and SAT this spring. Of course, the pandemic is affecting other tests as well. Each spring, tons of middle schoolers take the ISEE or SSAT as part of their independent high school admissions process. The […]
Choosing Classes for Next Year: What to Consider
As the academic year comes to a close, many students are faced with the challenge of choosing classes for next year. Students will often feel pressured and influenced, even unconsciously, about their selection. This pressure comes from comments from teachers, conversations with guidance counselors, and suggestions from a family member or friends. Let’s discuss how […]
How Will the End of School Year 2020 Be Different?
We’ve finally made it to June! I’m sure you’re starting to feel some sense of relief, just like me, that summer is almost here. Many students only have a few weeks left of remote learning. Many seniors have already had their virtual commencements. As a former teacher, the end of the school year has always […]