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Summer is upon us, which means many children go from a structured school routine to a more relaxed...

How To React To Your Child’s Report Card The end of the school year is near, which means...

As parents and educators, one of the greatest things we can do is provide our children with the...

The second half of the school year is when many students often feel unmotivated to learn, especially this...

We often think of academics and play as two separate entities but study after study shows us that...

With the rise of Omicron cases across the country, it’s possible many schools may be transitioning to either...

You conquered back-to-school after the summer break but do you need to set a back-to-school routine after the...

Mid-terms can be a stressful time. With a time restraint in place and so much at stake, exams...

If the time has come in your child’s educational journey where you are considering or committed to finding...

We’re about two months into the school year and that means, more than likely, your child has already...

Going back to school this year may look different for your kids. Many haven’t been inside a school...

The difference between being nervous before or during a test and having test anxiety is that test anxiety...

With the onset of summer corresponding with the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions and the proliferation of available vaccines...

In Canada, where bilingualism is a lived reality for millions of people and an official federal government policy,...

In Ontario, it has been over a year since students started pursuing their education online. But now that...

Before March, 2020, staying organized for school at the K-12 level largely meant keeping papers, textbooks, and school...

Due to the pandemic, many students have fallen behind, lost interest, or even left school altogether, and despite...

Everyone learns differently. Students tend to excel at one type of learning more than others, and each type...

Due to the pandemic and the shift from in-person to online teaching methods, teachers now in Calgary lack...

The coronavirus pandemic has been interrupting American life for a full year now, and exhaustion with the restrictions...

Test-taking has always been one of the most stressful parts of being a student. With so much at...

From the beginning, it has been clear that the 2020-2021 school year would not be like any other...

As the year begins, schools across Hamilton remain closed due to the new coronavirus lockdown measures, with elementary...

We are excited to announce that Prep Academy Tutors is bringing its in-home and online tutoring services to...

There is no question that in the world of primary and post-secondary education, 2020 has been the most...

In Canada and around the world, parents have faced unprecedented difficulties over the past eight months as they...

Online learning is being recognized as the new normal as students are now learning at home either exclusively...

As education continues to change in Ontario and around the world, educators, parents, and students need to be...

Online learning and homeschooling are our new normal, which is why it’s essential to ensure that students have...

The new normal for education is reduced class times, online learning, and small group learning. This has made...

The school year is fast approaching, and teachers and parents alike have some important decisions to make about...

The State of education in New York — and around the world — is rapidly changing as a...

As a result of COVID-19, school boards in New York (and around the world) are currently considering the...

On Monday July 13, Governor Cuomo released guidance for school districts to reopen K-12 facilities in New York...

Prep Academy Tutors is proud to announce that we have teamed up with partners Vanessa O’Friel and Sarah...

Understanding Education & Mental Health During COVID-19 in Manitoba Education has changed considerably since the presence of COVID-19...

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Prep Academy Tutors is Open For Business in Manitoba Prep Academy Tutors is excited to announce that...

It’s hard to believe that for most of us, it’s been a little over one month in quarantine!...

With the right tools and resources, online tutoring can provide your child with the tools they need to...

By bringing education online, your child can learn at their own pace. Consider how online tutoring can help...

Although school may not be on everyone’s mind at this time, there are many reasons why continuing education...

You can continue your studies with our exceptional online tutors. Our online tutors cover all ages and all...

Because Canada is a bilingual country, acquiring a high level of French fluency while in high school can...

If you live in Calgary and have children in the public school system, there is a good chance...

The way we learn new information and skills may have changed significantly over the past twenty years, but...

Because Canada is a bilingual country, acquiring a high level of French fluency while in high school can...

For thousands of years, mathematics has been central to education. Ever since the Greek philosopher Pythagoras set about...

In this post, we will discuss some of the reasons why you should work with your child to...

Whether you want your child to become an engineer or simply want to make sure they can file...

It is important to acknowledge that our children will face opportunities and challenges very different from the ones...

Perhaps no four letters are as important for building a successful career in the 21st century as STEM.

In the dynamic, ever-changing economy of the twenty-first century, many parents are worried about whether or not they...

There is no city in North America quite like Montreal. Famous for its relaxed pace of life, romantic...

Once the busyness of first classes and orientation has died down, the beginning of a new school year...

The new school year is now well under way, and as the excitement of new classrooms and new...

How early should tutoring begin? How do you know when tutoring is necessary? Should elementary school children receive...

For students planning on applying to private schools in Canada or the United States, getting a good SSAT...

When most people think about education, they think about schools. But the reality is that while primary, secondary,...

For many parents, summer learning loss is a frustrating thing to witness. After watching their child struggle to...

Literacy is a critical skill, one that all children need to master in order to advance in their...

Knowing how to read, and knowing how to understand what you have read, are vital skills. According to...

The further along in their education a child progresses, the more essential for developing the skills to do...

In 2017, The Globe and Mail made waves by publishing a story reporting that half of all Grade...

How do we learn, and how can we use what we know about the brain to learn more...

One of the perennial challenges every educator faces is getting children engaged in learning. When kids are interested...

Keeping children invested and engaged in learning is a day-to-day struggle for most parents and one that can...

While most parents would consider literacy to be one of the most essential aspects of a primary school...

Most parents want their children to succeed in life, and in the knowledge economy of the twenty-first century,...

For students who are struggling in school, tutoring is often touted as a great way to help them...

Who doesn’t want their child to get into a good university or college? Getting into a top school...

Educators have long understood that students need more than classroom instruction if they are to successfully master curriculum...

Written by Nick Mehring of Prep Academy Tutors of Kitchener-Waterloo For parents and teachers alike, it can be...

In the fast-paced world of Education, there is a tendency toward putting the latest and greatest method of...

Prep Academy Tutors is happy to announce our new partner, Christie Martin. Christie will be bringing premium in-home...

Proficiency in literacy is more important for the well-being of Canadians now than ever before. Some statistics cite...

Direct Instruction, Reading Mastery, is a remedial program offered through Prep Academy Tutors. This program has been around...