Livius Centers Reopening: Keeping you Safe and Prepped

Here's how we are keeping you safe with Livius centers reopening.

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 […]

What Are Learning Pods and Are They Right for Your Family?

These guidelines help form learning pods.

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?

Get prepared for the fall school reopen.

 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

Emotional needs must be met 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 […]

Fall Semester 2020: New Guidelines for School Return

Schools are planning to reopen for Fall semester 2020.

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 […]

Updates on the ISEE and SSAT

The recent SSAT and ISEE update means changes for students.

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 […]

How Will the End of School Year 2020 Be Different?

End of school year rituals are different in 2020.

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 […]

Teacher’s Perspective: How to Play Catch-Up this Summer

Summer online tutoring can help keep children engaged.

This time of year is typically when families start to look for a summer camp for their child, or schools begin enrolling students for summer school. Since COVID-19 has caused many cancellations, what are we supposed to do to keep our children engaged and stay current or catch up with their academics? Summer is the […]

Tips and Tricks for Effective Note Taking Methods

Every day, lots of people take notes, though few of us ever learned explicitly how to do it effectively. Instead, most people, whether students in classes or busy professionals in presentations, learned their note taking methods the fly. Note taking is a key part of learning new and vital information, and it’s important to find […]

Your Daily Schedule in Quarantine with Schools Closed

Having a daily schedule in quarantine is important for students and parents alike.

With COVID-19 disrupting just about every part of our daily lives, many people want to know how to make a schedule that meets their children’s needs. After all, school typically determines most of the familial schedule. With schools across the country currently closed until further notice, many parents feel they’re left holding the proverbial bill. […]