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“A proven catalyst for accelerated learning is one-on-one support for students. That requires bringing more talent into the system to provide ‘high dosage’ tutoring and coaching., with “more impact on math performance in later grades…using teachers or paraprofessionals…[instead of] volunteers or parents.”

COVID-19 and learning loss--disparities grow and students need help Winter is coming, and COVID-19 cases are spiking again. While the pandemic has set back learning for all students, it has been especially cruel to Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous children.

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“Research points to intensive daily tutoring as one of the most effective ways to help academically struggling [students] catch up.”

What Science Says About Helping Students Catch Up After COVID Closures Tens of millions of students may now be months or, in some cases, even a full year behind because they couldn’t attend school in person during the pandemic. Significant setbacks are especially likely for the most vulnerable students — kids with disabilities and those living in poverty, who didn....

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Don’t just hire an advisor—learn finance for yourself!

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Can you do anything to increase your grit, conscientiousness, study skills, and intelligence?

Grit Has Been Called the 'Secret to Success.' New Science Suggests It's Not Unsexy old standbys like intelligence, conscientiousness, and study skills seem to matter more.

Avoid an expensive regret, and choose wisely!

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What do you want you and your children to know?

Never let intellectual bullies—teachers or peers—get you down. Before the majesty of the universe, we are all ignorant. Let’s chip away at that ignorance together.

How Intellectual Bullies Try to Push People Around Childhood mental bullies can grow into arrogant, overbearing adults.

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How is learning going for you this semester?

College students give failing grade on return to campus The enthusiasm to forge something resembling a college experience has dissipated as reality sets in.

Are you ready to start your fall? Are you ready to achieve your goals?

NIAID Director Fauci offers a technical overview of COVID etiology, action steps for us, vaccine potential, and inequitable impact on society with Q&A by reporters. We offer socially distanced online tutoring sessions.

Dr. Fauci Says We Don't Yet Know Effectiveness of COVID-19 Vaccine Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, gave an update on the COVID-19 pandemic during a virtual event hosted by the Alliance for Public Health. Dr. Fauci spoke about the nature of the disease, at-risk groups, prevention and therapeutics. He also...

Do you prioritize your sleep? Sleep factors account for nearly 25% of variation in performance.

Sleep quality, duration, and consistency are associated with better academic performance in college students Although numerous survey studies have reported connections between sleep and cognitive function, there remains a lack of quantitative data using objective measures to directly assess the association between sleep and academic performance. In this study, wearable activity trackers were distributed to...

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“All the tutors I know have testimonials that run along the lines of, ‘I learnt more in a few lessons with you than I did in a term’s / year’s / years’ worth of lessons at school…’”

The National Tutoring Programme: the most radical education policy yet? | Will Orr-Ewing | The Critic Magazine Last week the government announced a new £1bn package for schools. £350 million will pay for the establishment of a National Tutoring Programme, which will give schools access to subsidised tutoring…

Lewis’s former Macroeconomics professor writes that COVID is resulting in more job losses than expected. Is now a good time to learn something new?

Labour markets during the Covid-19 crisis: A preliminary view | VOX, CEPR Policy Portal The Covid-19 crisis in the US and the policy responses have led to unprecedented numbers of initial claims for unemployment, but there are concerns that total job losses are being understated. This column uses a repeated large-scale survey of households in the Nielsen Homescan panel to show that job...

Are you ready for a 100% online learning experience? We can help!

Already, universities are planning for a fall without students on campus — just in case - The Boston Globe Colleges and universities in Massachusetts and across the country have begun planning for what was once an unthinkable scenario but now may be a real possibility: a fall semester without students on campus.

Geometry represents equations visually. What are your favorite examples?

10 minutes of mindfulness meditation beforehand can enhance verbal learning and memory formation, perhaps by quieting distracting thoughts. Meditation can also increase GRE test scores and working memory performance. Would you like to meditate before class, before studying for final exams, or before taking that test?

Just 10 minutes of mindfulness meditation can improve verbal learning and memory processes, study finds New scientific research published in the journal Memory & Cognition provides evidence that a brief mindfulness meditation exercise can enhance verbal ...

Would you prefer a skills bootcamp or a degree? We help with either.

Why Skills Training Can’t Replace Higher Education It’s a disservice to students and civil society.

Do you read before bedtime?

People Who Read Before Bed Not Only Sleep Better, But Eat More Healthily and Make More Money This sleep survey proves the benefits of a pre-snooze read go well beyond relaxation.

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CFA Study Group (All Levels) in Dupont Circle Tue, Oct 8, 2019, 6:00 PM: Join CFA candidates as we go through all levels of the CFA curriculum to earn our charters. Study together, and gain the accountability you need. Ask CFA Charterholder and M