Doing our part to equip parents with awareness of admissions changes during COVID-19 so together, we create a framework that empowers students to thrive.
Things look a little different this summer than what we’ve expected. Nevertheless, with a little resourcefulness and ingenuity, students can still pursue a remote, digital internship from the safety and convenience of their homes. This week’s article from The New York Times outlines some strategies on how to get started.
Read MoreI came across this fabulous article from EdSurge this week! Author Sara Potler LaHayne shared some helpful strategies in her recent piece, “Many Parents Are Now Teachers: Let’s Also Appreciate and Care for Ourselves.” Below are the top 7 tips experts suggest parents consider to encourage self-care, social-emotional development, and resilience—for all members of our family.
Read MoreWe can all agree that the last 8 weeks of school have not looked normal. But just how long should we expect our kids to be in “school mode” in this new normal of COVID-19? Should it mimic a 6-7 hour traditional school day? Or, should we put in guardrails around screen time? What’s developmentally appropriate—for emotional, academic, and psychological health and well-being?
Read MoreEducation, like all industries, has forever been impacted by COVID-19. Equipped with a new digital toolbox, both teachers and students are now pivoting to a “new normal.” Tech Jury just released new statistics about virtual learning—including revenue growth, school and corporate learning opportunities via digital platforms, and how our educational world may be changed—but is it for the better?
Read MoreThe pandemic has changed the way students are learning—forever. With 1.2 billion of students out of school worldwide, research has tracked the efficacy of virtual learning. What works? What doesn’t? And what does this mean for the future of education?
Read MoreThe 2021 college application process is shaping up to be one the most complicated one of our generation. With dozens of colleges dropping the requirement for standardized testing, some wonder if these schools will consider making this test-optional policy a permanent one.
Read MoreBoth the SAT and ACT are piloting a digital, at-home version of their respective standardized tests. Again, not revolutionary given our new climate. But interesting from a PR standpoint. Between the two, the ACT is further along in test design and execution as leadership has announced a shift to online testing last school year even. What’s the impact of at-home testing?
Read MoreCollege Board just announced that the June 6 SAT exam is now cancelled. The committee is investigating replacement test dates in July, August, and September.
Read MoreWhew. What a difference a few days can make. We are committed to equipping our parents and students with accurate news information regarding #COVID-19. At what's shaping up to the most difficult college admissions season yet, we will continue to share information on testing, deadlines, and application processes as we learn more.
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