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Online Learning: What Works, What Doesn't
Successful online learning involves personal interaction, ease of access, and a suite of integrated, digital tools.
College Board Will Postpone At-Home SAT
Amid concerns over security and access, the organization backed down from plans to offer an at-home digital version of SAT this fall.
June ACT Cancellations Create Frustration, Confusion
With two-thirds of testing centers closed for the June 13th ACT, students look to July and beyond.
Learning Science From Home
Moving science classes out of the classroom decreases the opportunities for collaborative study and eliminates the possibility of in-person laboratory experiments, which provide invaluable hands-on experiences for students – allowing them to see scientific concepts in action. Educators are doing their best to ease this transition for students, but what are some actions students can take to get the most out of their science classes? Let’s take a look.
Testing Updates in Response to COVID-19
A roundup of admissions news and test-related changes, updated regularly.
SAT, ACT, and IB Canceled; At-Home Testing for AP and GRE
As testing organizations respond to Covid-19 containment measures, it’s key for students to understand their options.
Make the Most of Extended Digital Learning
School’s canceled! Once every teenager’s dream, this COVID-19 containment measure now has you realizing that you’ll be responsible for your own learning. You’ll still take final exams, and maybe even AP tests or IB exams. In other words, you can’t give up on school just yet. But learning is about to get harder: for the next few weeks, you won’t have the support structure of the classroom.
COVID-19 Update and Action Plan
As the health of our students and staff is our top priority, we’re joining efforts to contain COVID-19 by transitioning all tutoring sessions online.