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Student-Centered Learning Explained: How Child-Led Education Can Help Struggling Kids Thrive
When school feels like a daily battle, it’s not always about the content. It’s frequently about the fit.
How To Motivate A Teen With ADHD When School Isn’t Their Top Priority
When your teen stops caring about school, it’s more than frustrating. It’s heartbreaking. You see their potential. You know …
Why ADHD Makes Reading Hard—And What Parents Can Do To Help
About 11.5% of adolescents aged 12-17 in the US have been diagnosed with ADHD, according to the Centers for Disease …
Back-To-School Prep: 5 Tips For Bay Area Parents
The backpacks are packed, the supply lists are checked off, and somehow, summer slipped through your fingers. As a parent, …
Back-To-School Without The Stress
The final weeks of summer bring a bittersweet mix of emotions. There's excitement about new teachers, routines, sports, …
Summer Programs For 8th Graders In The Bay Area
Summer can feel like a toss-up for middle schoolers’ parents. On one hand, your child deserves a break after a long school year …
Summer Slide Statistics Every Parent Should Know
You’ve probably heard about the “summer slide,” the academic backslide many students face during summer break. But how …
Is Summer School for 6th Graders Worth It?
As summer break begins, parents of rising 6th graders find themselves wondering what’s next. Should their child take a …
Top Engineering Camps For Middle School Students
It’s that time of year! Parents are planning summer activities that keep their kids engaged, inspired, and (let’s be honest) off their …
Can You Do Summer School Online? A Guide For Parents Of High Schoolers
Whether your teen is trying to make up for a tough school year, get ahead, or just stay on track, online summer school might …
Swoon Learning VS. Kumon: Which Academic Support Is Right For Your Child?
You know the signs. Your child is falling behind in class, dreading homework, not looking forward to sports practices, or feeling …
Stop The Summer Slide: How High Schoolers Can Stay Sharp During Break
After a whole school year of homework, tests, extracurriculars, and sports, a summer vacation sounds like a perfect reward. …
Online Summer Classes In The Bay Area
Summer in the Bay Area gives students many online learning opportunities. Whether you aim to earn college credit, dive in …
Get Ahead This Summer With Skill Accelerators At Merryhill School
This summer, give your Bay Area middle schooler the academic boost they need with Summer Skill Accelerators at Merryhill Sc …
What Classes You Should Take If You Want To Boost Your GPA
Let’s be real. Raising your GPA in high school is overwhelming, especially if you've had a few rough semesters. But here’s the …
Where And How To Apply For Student Loans
Most students, 42.2 million as of late 2024, borrow money to pay for college. As of 2025, the average federal student loan debt …
What College Scholarships Are Offered In The Bay Area
Going to college in the Bay Area can be expensive. Fortunately, there are plenty of scholarships available to help students affor…
How And Where To Get Volunteer Hours
As graduation nears, Bay Area high school seniors are looking to find ways to complete their required volunteer hours. Whether …
How Bay Area Students Can Prepare For AP Tests
While most people believe that preparing for AP tests can be as simple as participating in them during the school year, it’s not…
How To Prepare For Decision Day On May 1st
Decision Day, May 1st, is the deadline for high school seniors across the U.S. to commit to the college they’ll attend in the fall …
ATHLETIC SUCCESS THROUGH ACADEMIC COACHING!
Our Academic Coaching for Student-Athletes program is designed to help student-athletes improve their academic performance and achieve their academic goals.