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Understanding the History of Juneteenth and Its Significance Today

To gain a better understanding of the history of Juneteenth and its significance today, discover why this federal holiday is celebrated as America’s second day of independence. As all Americans know, the 4th of July is celebrated yearly to mark...

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The Importance of Critical Thinking for Young Minds

We hear about the importance of “critical thinking skills” all the time, but why exactly are these skills so heavily prioritized with students? Read on to learn more about the importance of critical thinking for young minds. Skills for...

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Addressing the National Crisis: The Decline in Student Scores and the Power of Tutoring as a Solution

New research shows that students are entering a nationwide decline in academic scores. Here’s why parents should be concerned – and how tutoring can help avoid falling behind.The U.S. Department of Education has been keeping data on student scores for...

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Tips for Students: How to Critically Evaluate Academic Sources

For any student writing a research paper, it’s important to know how to critically evaluate academic sources to ensure you are getting accurate information. Here are Tutor Doctor’s tips to help streamline the process! 1. Check the website address. This...

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Teacher Appreciation Week: Thanking Our Educators

During Teacher Appreciation Week it’s a perfect time to thank our educators for the incredible job they have done. From all of us here at Tutor Doctor, we’d like to say thank you to all the teachers and staff that have worked so hard to make learning...

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The Most Common Reasons Parents Choose to Homeschool Their Children

Parents often reach out to Tutor Doctor to ask if homeschooling is the right choice for their child. Here are the most common reasons parents choose to homeschool their children: Where your family lives. Where you live is a big factor in deciding if...

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COVID Learning Gaps: How Tutor Doctor Can Support Your Student

The last year has been difficult for many students, and the transition towards online learning has been harder on some than others. Is your student starting to fall behind? Here’s how Tutor Doctor can help.When talking about a student’s academic...

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How Parents Can Tackle Remote Learning Fatigue

Many parents have reached out to us with concerns that their child is becoming “burnt out” after several months of virtual learning. Tutor Doctor has some helpful tips to help parents tackle this remote learning fatigue.First off, let’s clarify what’s...

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How to Talk to Your Kids About Serious Issues and Current Events

With everything going on in the world today, it’s important for parents to talk to their kids about what they’ve heard, felt, or experienced. These kinds of discussions can sometimes be difficult to engage, so Tutor Doctor has prepared some helpful tips...

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Strategies to Support Your Child with Exceptional Needs with Online Learning

The transition to online learning has been more challenging on some students than others, and children with exceptional needs may require additional support while attending virtual classrooms. Here are Tutor Doctor’s strategies to support your exceptional...

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