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25 Sep Cellphone bans in schools are trending, but parents and lawmakers aren’t on the same page

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Written by: Dom DiFurio Matteo Rossetti/Archivio Matteo Rossetti/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images Cellphone bans in schools are trending, but parents and lawmakers aren't on the same page Concerns over youth mental health and academic performance are driving lawmakers to revive a decades-long debate in public schools: how to...

20 Sep Reevaluating AI in Education: Beyond the Hype to Realistic Expectations

Posted at 17:39h in Education by HeyTutor

Reevaluating AI in Education: Beyond the Hype to Realistic Expectations As the use of Artificial intelligence (AI) has increased, it has been touted as the next revolution in education. From smart tutoring systems, to AI-driven grading tools, the narrative emerged that AI would make education more...

19 Sep How high schoolers can plan for post-college career paths in the age of AI

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Written by: Martin Slagter and data work done by Wade Zhou PeopleImages.com - Yuri A // Shutterstock How high schoolers can plan for post-college career paths in the age of AI For the past few decades, the clearest path to a comfortable middle-class career in America has been...

13 Sep Data Decoded – In-Person Tutoring Reveals Improvements from Academic Year 2023-24

Posted at 17:17h in Education by HeyTutor

Canva Data Decoded - In-Person Tutoring Reveals Improvements from Academic Year 2023-24 The 2023-24 school year was one of exceptional growth and achievement for students participating in HeyTutor’s high-dosage, in-person tutoring program. With a focus on improving English Language Arts (ELA) and Math proficiency across K-8 students,...

20 Aug Will this be the year K-12 students recover from the pandemic’s effect on learning?

Posted at 17:34h in Education by HeyTutor

Written by: Natalie P. McNeal Canva Will this be the year K-12 students recover from the pandemic's effect on learning? As a new school year begins, students are still struggling to achieve grade-level proficiency in reading and math, compounding the learning loss during school closures at the height...

15 Aug The impact of early childhood education is widespread, so why doesn’t every city offer it?

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Written by: Wade Zhou PeopleImages.com - Yuri A // Shutterstock The impact of early childhood education is widespread, so why doesn’t every city offer it? "What serves my children best is play-based learning that allows kids the space to learn in the place where they learn best. Play...

07 Aug Research sends mixed signals. How real is summer learning loss?

Posted at 18:53h in Education by HeyTutor

Written by: Emily Sherman Shutterstock // Pixel-Shot Research sends mixed signals. How real is summer learning loss? Summertime can mean many things: vacations, lazy days at home, and ice-cold sweet treats, but definitely not schoolwork. Many kids eagerly await summer during the school year, hungry to take an extended break....

05 Aug First Day Jitters: Strategies to Get Students Excited About Learning After Summer Break

Posted at 17:35h in Education by HeyTutor

As summer break comes to an end, students often feel anxious about transitioning from the carefree days of vacation to the structured days of a new school year. Here are some effective strategies tutors use to help students get excited about learning again after the summer...

22 Jul The Teacher ‘Pay Penalty’ is Trending in the Wrong Direction Post-Pandemic

Posted at 17:33h in Education by HeyTutor

Written by: Dom DiFurio Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times // Getty Images Teaching vacancies continue to plague public schools after the COVID-19 pandemic as modestly paying careers in education, often pursued for their fulfilling nature, are growing even less financially feasible for teachers nationwide. HeyTutor...

11 Jul Back to School Prep: 5 Big Trends for the 2024-2025 School Year

Posted at 15:23h in Education by HeyTutor Digital Marketing

Staying ahead of the latest trends and strategies to enhance student learning experience is important for superintendents and tutors alike. Just as your students have summer reading to keep their skills sharp, now is a perfect time for you to be ready for what’s ahead...