Top 10 Commonly Confused Words
Last week, we addressed the top 5 punctuation mistakes that writers typically make in their writing. This week, we will discuss the most frequently confused words in written English. [...]
Top 5 Punctuation Mistakes
Last week, we learned about the top 5 grammatical errors that writers typically make in their writing. This week, we will learn about the top 5 writing conventions that [...]
Parent Perspective: Math Readiness with Afficient
In the fifth grade, our daughter’s school district has a test designed to test math skills. The results are very important: they will determine Arieana’s math abilities and will [...]
The Benefits of Year-Round Schooling
It is December, which means that winter break is quickly approaching. While short breaks of less than four weeks provide great opportunities to celebrate holidays with family and rest [...]
Your Guide to College Applications
It is the end of November, and officially college application season for high school seniors. The end of the fall semester can be exciting and nerve-racking for students taking [...]
Your Guide to K12 Standardized Assessment
We all remember sitting in that room before end-of-year testing, filling out scantrons and sharpening our no.2 pencils. We remember sitting in silence for hours so everyone could focus [...]
Closing the COVID Gap: Remediation vs. Acceleration
The COVID-19 pandemic has required many industries to experiment with new and innovative approaches to serving the needs of the public. The education industry is no exception. The 2020/2021 [...]
Singapore Mathematics Framework: A National Model for New Mathematics Standards
Schools throughout the United States and around the world share a common goal of producing global citizens. This goal hinges upon making sure students have a solid understanding of [...]
Critical Thinking and College Readiness
What does it mean to make high-school students “college and career ready“? Does it mean that they have memorized a lot of information or have a deep understanding of [...]
A New Frontier: Competency-Based Learning
When we think of traditional education spaces, we picture a classroom filled with children, all around the same age, sitting and raising their hands while a teacher lectures at the front [...]