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Happy New Year!

Kids' New Years Resolutions CBS2's Scott Rapoport reports.

Welcome back from Thanksgiving break!

We just wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude for everyone who is part of the Sylvan family: our hard-working students and their incredibly supportive families, our team of fantastic tutors, the tireless educators who work with our students at school, and everyone else who makes Sylvan a truly special place!

Do you have a Sylvan success story? If so, we would love to hear it!

Today is the last day of American Education Week 2016. Today we honor all of the substitute teachers who go the extra mile for our students!

Substitute teacher had no idea how much students loved him - Video Our friends from Douglas High School in Minden, NV wanted to show their favorite substitute how much he meant to them, so they through him a party he would n...

Another example of students showing incredible generosity and gratitude towards the educational support professionals who make a difference in their lives.

Students Surprise Security Guard for the Holidays Some students from the Scheller College of Business wanted to thank a security guard who always goes the extra mile to make their day a little bit better. Th...

American Education Week 2016: Today is Educational Support Professionals Day!

Upcoming in American Education Week:
Thursday: Educator for a Day
Friday: Substitute Educators Day

Education Support Professionals: Meeting the Needs of the Whole Student Through the eyes of Sofi, a middle school student, see how Education Support Professionals (ESP) make a difference in the lives of their students, both in an...

Wednesday, November 16th, is Educational Support Professionals Day. Thank you to all the hard working individuals who transport students to and from school, cook for and serve students in the cafeteria, fix technology problems, treat sick students, and more!

Students trick their custodian and he walks into surprise of his life! Our friends from Los Primeros School in Camarillo, CA have a lot of love for a custodian at their school and they wanted to make sure he knew it. The DUDE. b...

American Education Week 2016: Today is Parents Day!
The National Education Association has compiled a list of interesting conversation-starters. These questions aren't just for kids, though... they might also make for interesting conversations at Thanksgiving or at your holiday work party!

Upcoming in American Education Week:
Wednesday: Educational Support Professionals Day
Thursday: Educator for a Day
Friday: Substitute Educators Day

15 Awesome Questions to Generate Conversation with Your Kids To celebrate Parents Day during American Education Week, we've compiled some of our favorite questions from ParentsTogether. Text LOLZ to 30644 to get creative questions to ask your kids each day, delivered weekly right to your phone. Listed by .

Here's a question: "How many more Jigglypuffs must you catch before you can evolve one into a Wigglytuff?" If this question made sense to you, then you probably know someone who is playing Pokémon Go!

The craze over Pokémon Go has swept through the world... even some of our instructors are aspiring Pokémon trainers! There is a surprising amount of math involved in the game ("How many more Pokémon must I catch to reach the next level?" "How many potions will it take to restore my Pokémon to full health?"). The game also encourages players to go out and explore their neighborhoods in order to advance in the game. Trying to find the Snorlax on your block may lead you to an area of your community you've never explored before!

Do you have any interesting Pokémon Go stories? We'd love to hear them!

Playing Pokémon Go as a Family Pokémon Go is perfect for your next family game night. Here are some tips to get you started!

Summer is right around the corner! Sylvan has lots to offer your child this summer to keep their skills and mind fresh and ready for the year to come!

FSA testing this week! You can do it!

"Syzygy" is when three or more celestial objects (planets, moons, etc.) align. It also makes a great word to use when playing Hanging with Friends!

This week, the early morning sky may not have exact syzygy, but it will be a spectacular presentation of our planets nonetheless! All five of the "naked eye" planets will be visible in the sky at the same time. The last time this happened was nearly 10 years ago!

Five planets align in spectacular celestial show Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are visible together in the night sky for the first time since 2005

Kid President tells the story of Martin Luther King Jr.
"Things won't always be awesome, but your response can be."

This weekend, may we reflect on the great deeds of a great man and share our own dreams with the world!

The Story of Martin Luther King Jr. by Kid President Once upon a time, there was a man named Martin Luther King, Jr. He taught us that things won't always be awesome, but your response can be. Remember, things ...

Did you know that Sylvan is an approved provider of the PLSA Scholarship program? (Personal Learning Scholarship Account)

You can find more information about the scholarship by following the link below:

How The Scholarship Works Scholarships for children with financial or special needs

Happy new year! We hope everyone who is part of our Sylvan family had a phenomenal winter break. Welcome back!

Now that you're back in town and the kids are back in school, it's time to kick things into gear and finish the school year strong. Here are some tips for helping your kids achieve their new year's resolutions.

Setting School Goals for the New Year It's the perfect time to sit down with your family and set school goals for the New Year. Use these ideas to set the whole family up for success!

Cities all over the U.S. have turned New Year's Eve into a mini history lesson, dropping items relevant to local people, places, and events. It's just a shame that giant peep isn't edible!

36 Bizarre Things Ceremonially Dropped on New Year’s Eve Image credit: Matt Smith/Express-Times /Landov Don’t live anywhere near New York City, but still desperate to see something - anything - drop during a countdown to 2013 on New Year’s Eve? We can help. (Well, we can help some of you. You might have to go on a road trip.) Check out these places that h…

: Reading Rainbow!
LeVar Burton reads The Night Before Christmas.

'The Night Before Christmas' Read by LeVar Burton - Reading Rainbow Story Time Curl up next to the fire with your family and enjoy this classic holiday story, 'The Night Before Christmas', read aloud by LeVar Burton. Share this story ab...

Today is the first official day of winter! Here in Florida, we don't always notice the change in the seasons, so let's celebrate winter's arrival by making homemade fake snow!

How To Make Non-toxic, Realistic Fake Snow You can make fake snow using a common polymer. The fake snow is non-toxic, feels cool to the touch, and looks similar to the real thing.

This is the last week of school for 2015! Before your student goes on winter break, consider thanking the teachers who have made the fall semester a total success.

Inventive Holiday Gift Ideas for Teachers - Sylvan Learning Blog Looking for holiday gifts for teachers? Here are some favorites along with tips on what is and isn't appropriate for gifting.

Tomorrow morning, quite a few of our students will be braving the cold to take the ACT. We're wishing them all the very best of luck. It's time for all of the hard work they've been putting in the last few months to pay off!

Sylvan's STEM programs (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) are endorsed by none other than Bill Nye the Science Guy!

Give the gift of robotics and coding this winter. Sylvan of Gainesville will be holding STEM camp from Dec. 28 - 31.

Bill Nye Talks Sylvan EDGE “Successful students start young! Give your child an edge for the future with Sylvan’s STEM programs.” -Bill Nye

Chilier temperatures can sometimes lead to more students feeling under the weather. What do you do when your child has to stay home sick? Here are some strategies to help you ensure sick days don't get in the way of your student's success at school.

The Effects of Sick Days on Education: How to Help Your Child Catch Up When He or She Misses... Get some tips on how to help your child catch up when he or she misses school so his or her return can be as stress-free as possible.

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A Thanksgiving History Lesson: Fun Facts for Turkey Day! - Sylvan Learning Blog Take some time this week to learn about the past! Here are some fun facts that will give kids a Thanksgiving history lesson!

Trying to figure out what to do when the whole family is gathered for the holidays? How about some STEM games? Put your brain power to the test against your relatives, and involve the kids!

November Remeber: STEM Memory Games Daily brain challenges can enhance your child's ability to remember facts and details. Try using these fun STEM memory games to strengthen these skills!

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