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Across Los Angeles County, schools—including LAUSD—now provide free tutoring and homework help to address pandemic learning gaps. That’s great news for families—but not all tutoring delivers the same results. For many students, success depends on...

Senior year is full of “lasts” — the last first day of school, the last homecoming, the last year before yourstudent launches into what’s next. But it’s also full of important firsts, like writing their very first collegeapplication essay. If...

Middle school can be an exciting yet challenging time for students across the Los Angeles area. Whether your child attends a public, private, or parochial school in the LA area, these years bring big changes—new teachers, more homework, and growing...

Reading becomes easier and more enjoyable for a child when he is reading the "just right book" for his style of learning.According to the Common Core State Standards, “To build a foundation for college and career readiness, students must read widely and...

September is just around the corner and soon it will be time to make that transition from the beach to the bus.Rade Gratton from Tutor Doctor Lake County and her daughter Mason join Studio A with tips on how to get your kids ready for the challenges of the...

If your child struggled through the last year and the school is recommending retention, there are some very important points to consider. Studies show that repeating a grade can be harmful for students and grade retention is one of the biggest predictors of...

Since 2010, 45 states, including California, have adopted the Common Core Standards. What is Common Core and what does it mean in relation to your child's education and readiness for the next grade level?What is is the "Common Core Standards"?A single set of...

The OLSAT may seem like just another in a long list of acronyms that pop up as you and your children continue on the path to college, but there can be tremendous value in those five letters. Here’s a brief primer to help demystify the OLSAT.What Is THE...

Even if your child is old enough by the cut-off date for your elementary school’s enrollment, it’s more important to focus on their physical, social, and cognitive development to see if they are ready to start school.Parents understand that putting their...

Activities To Keep Your Child Engaged In Summer ReadingTips to keep even the most reluctant reader engaged in summer reading.Last month we told you about the “summer slide”, or what happens when kiddos leave school for three months, only to also leave...