A bi-weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Elizabeth Colon, Above Grade Level Fredericksburg and Northern Virginia
I recently spoke with a mom whose daughter is suffering from depression as a result of the enormous amount of pressure and work placed on her by her teachers at school. She is a freshman in high school.
A bi-weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Elizabeth Colon, Above Grade Level Fredericksburg and Northern Virginia
It is rare to find people with whom you would walk blindly into a fire, but Mindi Webster is one of those people who I trust endlessly. Her advice is always invaluable.
A bi-weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Elizabeth Colon, Above Grade Level Fredericksburg and Northern Virginia
I realize that many of your high-schoolers have already solidified a summer job, but for those that are still working on it or have been declined for an opportunity, here are some interview skills to help.
A bi-weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Elizabeth Colon, Above Grade Level Fredericksburg and Northern Virginia
A friend of mine recently expressed some concern about tutoring. She told me that there are “myths” associated with it. This came as a surprise to me — I guess I had just thought people either were or were not interested, but that they had the information to make the decision. I was clearly very WRONG!
A bi-weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Elizabeth Colon, Above Grade Level Fredericksburg and Northern Virginia
The weather may still be hot and humid, but school is just around the corner. Now is the time to get back into the school routine. Avoid procrastination. You know what you need for back-to-school. Prepare by making a list or two. Check off the items as you complete them.
List 1- Items needed for school
• Books
A bi-weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Elizabeth Colon, Above Grade Level in-home tutoring.
Many of my blog posts are written because I see a trend in the assessments completed by students in need of tutoring. Lately, I have seen an increasing number of students who are struggling with reading comprehension.
Use your language to encourage the behavior you want to see.
“Asking open ended questions about the semester and your student’s performance will help them develop the ability to self-evaluate,” said Elizabeth Colon.
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