Let Kids Read What They Love

A comic book. A mystery. A magazine. A book about dinosaurs, read multiple times. If a child is reading, it counts. And increasingly, research suggests that the simple habit of reading may do much more than help children become better readers—it may help build healthier brains for life.

A familiar scene in many homes: A parent looks at a child’s book and wonders, Is this really what they should be reading?

Maybe it’s a graphic novel. Maybe it’s a sports magazine. Maybe it’s a silly series with talking animals. Maybe it’s the same favorite book they’ve been carrying around for months.

The instinct is understandable. We want our children to read books that challenge them, expand their vocabulary, and expose them to great literature.

But sometimes the best thing we can do is simply let them read.

Research from the University of Cambridge and other researchers studying cognitive health is expanding our understanding of the long-term value of reading and mentally stimulating activities. Studies have found associations between regular reading and stronger cognitive health later in life, including a lower risk of cognitive decline and dementia.

Of course, reading as a child does not guarantee protection from dementia decades later. Dementia is influenced by many factors, and researchers continue to study exactly how reading, education and other forms of mental stimulation affect the brain over a lifetime.

But the larger message is encouraging: building a habit of engaging with books and ideas may be an investment in the brain that begins early.

And that investment doesn’t have to look like a child sitting quietly with a classic novel.

Reading is reading.

A child who devours graphic novels is practicing the same fundamental habit of following a story and making meaning from words and pictures. A child who reads sports statistics is absorbing information. A child fascinated by animals may spend hours reading about sharks, horses or endangered species. Another might prefer fantasy, mysteries or jokes.

The subject may change. The benefits of becoming a lifelong reader can remain.

Perhaps most importantly, children who can choose books they genuinely enjoy are more likely to associate reading with pleasure rather than punishment.

That matters.

When reading becomes another assignment—another thing to finish before they can play or go on their phones—it can quickly lose its magic. But when a child discovers that a book can make them laugh, scare them, teach them something fascinating, or transport them into another world, reading becomes something they want to do.

Parents don’t need to turn their homes into libraries or create elaborate reading programs. Sometimes the most powerful encouragement is remarkably simple: Keep books around. Visit the library. Read together. Let children see you reading. And, perhaps most importantly, don’t judge their choices too quickly.

If your child is happily reading a comic book, let them.

If your daughter is obsessed with horse magazines, buy the next one.

If your son wants to read the same chapter for the tenth time, read it with him.

Because the goal isn’t to raise children who have read all the “right” books.

The goal is to raise children who love to read.

And every page is a step in that direction.

Genius Blueprint™ Diagnostic

This isn’t simply about finding out what your child knows in math. It gives us a more complete picture of their learning readiness by looking at three areas:

Math Readiness — Where are their strengths and learning gaps?

Executive Functioning — How might focus, planning, task initiation, working memory, emotional regulation and flexible thinking be impacting learning?

Math Identity — How does your child view themselves as a math learner? How might confidence, beliefs and self-talk influence their engagement?

And it doesn’t stop with the assessment.

Families receive a detailed, easy-to-understand report that provides valuable insight for parents, teachers and tutors. This information can help everyone supporting your student better understand their needs and approach learning with greater intention.

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Writing the College Essay

The college application process can be a daunting one for high school students. Towards the end of junior year and continuing throughout the beginning of senior year, students must tackle their college essays. The essay is now more significant than ever and, as a result, can often be a source of anxiety. Students face several important questions: Which Common Application prompt should I select? What should I write about that will instantly capture the selection committee’s attention? How can I be both creative and formal at the same time? How can I be innovative without sounding like I’m trying too hard? How do I steer clear of falling into essay traps? In addition to SAT scores, transcripts, and impressive resumes, the essay is an opportunity for students to really make themselves memorable. The college essay writing process does not need to be stressful. If students enter into it with the proper set of tools, it can actually be an enjoyable part of the application experience. 

How to Approach the Essay

First, it is important to know which essay topics to avoid. The list includes subjects such as highly personal matters, overly controversial topics, and accounts of academics and extracurricular activities. Additionally, essays can fall into categories that are thought of as cliches, such as the “confessional”, “the hero justification,” or “the look-back.” And, most importantly, an essay should never ever be a fabrication. Students should not feel that they have to invent a story to captivate their readers. Every student has a story to tell that is authentic, compelling, and insightful. The trick is to find what story that is. Doing that requires time, patience, and drafting. This is precisely why the college essay should not be put off to the last minute. 

Before putting pen to paper, students might want to consider The Five Rs : 

1) Is the topic an honest REFLECTION of myself? 

2) Is it RELEVANT to my life? 

3) What would the READABILITY experience be like? 

4) Would I want to commit to a thorough REVISION process with this particular essay topic? 

5) How would it sound if READ ALOUD? 

Taking notes while working on a college essay is essential. Even if those notes are just phrases or keywords, keeping a record of ideas will become extremely important. You never want to forget something! One fragment might evolve into the final essay. 

Students should also reach out to people who know them well. Those who know them best can be a great source of insight when selecting a topic. Those people can offer suggestions by reminding students of how interesting their lives have been.  Students should not be afraid to ask questions about themselves.  Confidence, courage, and conviction are necessary for writing a solid college essay. Trusted people in a student’s life can help them cultivate those skills. 

Students should also remember to trust themselves. If they land on an essay topic that they might want to run with, they should listen to their own voices first before sharing too much of their work with others. While it is a must that college essays be read by various individuals already in a student’s life, hearing too many opinions too early on can be confusing. Once a student has a draft, even if it is not “fully cooked,” an essay coach can be an excellent resource. Why? An essay coach reads the work as a neutral outsider, with experience reading and helping to write many college essays. The coach’s job is to help students navigate the process and find the best version of their essay while ensuring that their voice remains intact. 

How We Can Help 

Prep Academy Tutors has experienced college essay writing coaches on hand for students seeking guidance on this part of the application process. They can expect individual attention, support, and encouragement. Students can anticipate focused brainstorming and drafting. With the assistance of a coach, they will wind up with a carefully revised essay that speaks to who they are and makes them shine. In person and online sessions are now available. Prep Academy’s college essay writing coaches work alongside our college admissions advisor, Karen Rozanes.  Contact us to learn more about comprehensive college essay writing and college admissions advising with Prep Academy Tutors.   

Written by Prep Academy’s college essay writing instructor and teacher, Lydie Kane. 

The Benefits of Summer Learning 2026

Summer is here!  These lazy days bring a sense of calm and a much-needed respite from the busy school year.  For some, the break also brings a certain level of learning loss, referred to as the dreaded “summer slide.” Research varies on summer learning loss and whether the summer slide affects all students, and to what degree. However, research consistently finds that summer days away from school are a golden opportunity for struggling students who need to catch up.

The National Summer Learning Association (NSLA), in partnership with the US Department of Education, works to combat summer learning loss and promote continuous learning. The NSLA promotes an annual celebration called National Summer Learning Week. This year, National Summer Learning Week is July 14th to 18th, 2026. This celebration raises awareness and elevates the importance of summer learning.  Each year, the NSLA highlights five summer learning themes, along with great activities and educational recommendations for each. The NSLA further provides many excellent community resources for authentic summer learning experiences. Learn more at summerlearning.org

Prep Academy Tutors is proud to celebrate National Summer Learning Week and promote authentic summer learning experiences for all our students. We encourage our students to use their summer downtime to polish academic skills and prepare for next year, while maintaining a good balance of summer fun, too! Summer is an opportune time for low-pressure learning as these months fall outside the constraints of the school day and the jam-packed extracurricular schedule.

Here are the top benefits of summer learning for all ages:

• Close learning gaps by practicing and reinforcing content from the previous year.
• Get one-on-one attention to boost individual skills, fill in learning gaps, and regain academic motivation and confidence.
• Get a head start for September through enrichment and previewing key topics for next year.
• Practice and fine-tune essential executive functioning skills such as backward planning, note-taking, and organization.
• Explore subject areas of interest and engage in project-based and outdoor learning.
• Create some structure and add a routine to your summer plans.

Prep Academy’s Summer Learning Services for

Elementary, Middle, and High School Students

• Summer literacy:
  • Specialized reading remediation with an Orton-Gillingham reading method teacher.
  • One-on-one tutoring with a certified teacher or reading specialist to remediate, maintain, or enrich literacy skills.
  • Small groups to promote summer reading and writing
• ISEE, SSAT, and TACHS private, boarding, and Catholic school entrance exam preparation.
• Algebra 1 preview for rising 8th and 9th grade students.
• Math tutoring to remediate and prepare for next year’s math course.
• Kindergarten readiness with a certified early childhood educator.
• Summer language enrichment in French, Spanish, Latin, and Italian.
• Executive functioning: Hands-on practice and improvement of essential executive functioning skills to support a transition to the next grade or from elementary to middle to high school.

Summer Learning for High School Students:

• Rising 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students can complete summer assignments and preview topics for AP and other advanced classes, including high school math.
• Rising juniors can (should!) prepare for and take the SAT or ACT. This is important for students preparing for the intensity of junior year. Summer SAT and ACT preparation is a game-changer!
• Rising seniors must write their college essays. They must also begin work on the Common App when it opens on August 1.

Prep Academy Tutors supports a wide range of summer learning endeavors for all ages. For more information about summer learning, contact Vanessa O’Friel and Sarah Loader at (914) 303-7661.

The Benefits of Handwriting for Education

The Re-emergence of Writing in Education

The ability to write and form a sentence is an art that will always be authentic to an individual. According to the Merriam- Webster dictionary, writing is defined as the act or process of forming visible letters or characters and the act or process of literary or musical composition. For students today, the act of writing is essential, as its mastery is needed to think critically and communicate effectively. Writing promotes independent thinking and gives us the confidence to express our ideas and organize our thoughts, as well as to enhance our conceptual understanding. 

As early as Pre-K, students learn the foundations of writing when they learn letter recognition and the formation of letters. As students advance in grades these print concepts are taught in conjunction with reading, and reading comprehension becomes evident through constructed responses. Over the past few years, advancements in technology have shifted the learning process and requirements have moved from handwriting to typing with computer-based learning and testing. Some even argue that the emergence of AI will replace writing skills that are necessary to achieve success not only in academics but in career advancement.  However, many studies still assert that handwriting is a critical skill that is needed for academia and beyond.

The Benefits of Handwriting

Recent studies have shown that when compared to typing, handwriting enhances cognitive development by engaging more areas of the brain that promote memory retention, comprehension, critical thinking and creativity. Typing, on the other hand, may be swift and seem more effective, but it doesn’t trigger the neural connections that are needed for cognition and advanced memory retention. Writing is multisensory. It involves moving the pen to form the shape of the letter, applying pressure when needed, and navigating through the space of the lines and page while coordinating thought, vision and action. 

Handwriting Lights up our Brain

Neuroimaging studies have shown more parts of the brain are active during handwriting and only smaller parts of the brain are active during typing. The alpha and theta oscillations in the parietal and central regions of the brain that are responsible for learning and memory exhibit activation during handwriting. When learning letters and sounds, students who practiced handwriting had better reading comprehension and fluency compared to those who practiced typing. This is due to the attention to detail needed to memorize the movement of the shape of the letter which ultimately improves reading.

Another study found that students were able to take better notes when typing, but were lacking conceptual understanding when tested on the content compared to students who took notes by hand. Van de Meer suggests, “They were typing without thinking.”  Students who wrote by hand outperformed those students who used a typewriter when tested, further confirming the cognitive benefits of handwriting on learning. 

Cursive Writing Makes a Comeback

A 2020 study examined the importance of cursive writing over typewriting in the classroom. The results were similar as neuropsychologist, Dr. Audrey van de Meer states,“The whole area of the brain is involved when you write or draw, but it is not the case when you use a typewriter.” 

Research has shown the positive impact that cursive handwriting has had on learning. Fine motor skills from the “fluid motion and smooth transition” required in cursive writing stimulates the motor cortex and cerebellum which heightens memory retention and conceptual understanding.  The cognitive benefits of handwriting on learning as well as the vast history of cursive writing have played a major role in the resurgence of cursive writing. Its origins date back to ancient Greece and Rome. Historical documents, including those of our founding fathers are written in cursive. The ability to read and write cursive will enable our students to preserve history as well as be successful in the future. 

As of March 2026, twenty seven US States have officially mandated and passed into law, that cursive writing return to the classroom.  Pennsylvania recently passed the Watro’s Cursive Bill into Law and recognizes the benefits of cursive writing. The bill noted studies that have shown how cursive writing activates certain regions of the brain that enhance memory, language and critical thinking while improving coordination and dexterity. NY Senator Jessica Scarletta Spanton introduced Senate Bill 77S43A which “Clarifies that the writing requirement that is part of compulsory education includes cursive writing.” This bill is currently being reviewed by the Senate Education Committee.  

Prep Academy Tutors knows the positive benefits that handwriting has on learning. Our tutors are here to help your child practice the art of handwriting using both print and cursive styles.  

Written by our staff author and teacher, Maryann Moriarty. Maryann has 18 years of teaching experience in New York City and was a contributing author at the Educator’s Room.

Prep Academy Tutors of North & West Cook County Terms

Description

Many middle school students struggle not because they can’t do the work – but because they don’t yet have the systems to manage it. This hands-on, small-group workshop teaches the how, not just the what. Guided and coached by an experienced middle school educator, students will learn how to:

• Stay organized across classes and assignments

• Break down big projects into manageable steps

• Use planners and calendars effectively

• Start tasks and follow through independently

• Improve study habits and test-taking strategies

• Build confidence and reduce school-related stress

Required Background

Prior to arriving, students should:

• Know, or be able to provide, their course schedule and/or classes for the current academic school year.

• Know, or be able to provide, any details about out of school commitments / extra-curricular activities.

All necessary materials will be provided by Prep Academy. It is strongly recommended that, if a student already has an academic planner that they use, want to use, or start using, they bring it with them to each session.

Materials Provided by Prep Academy

• Planner + calendar tools

• Goal-setting worksheets

• Study systems & templates

• Notebook

• Pens / Pencils

*Students are encouraged to take these resources home to use in between sessions and will be responsible for bringing them back for sessions.

Registration and Payment

Skill-building works best with repetition and when we have regular opportunities for supportive practice, feedback, and trying again. Registration and payment are for the full series of 3 workshops. The cost of the series is $250 per student and registration will be capped at 6 students to ensure everyone gets the individualized instruction and coaching they need. If you or your student would feel more comfortable with or are interested in a 1:1 Executive Function Coaching session, we’d be happy to work with you. Please contact Nicole at 312-999-0449 or nwcookcounty@prepacademytutors.com.

We require a minimum of 2 registered students to hold the workshop series – if the series is cancelled due to low registration, we will notify you by Friday, April 10th.

Midyear Tips for Academic Success

We are halfway through the school year.  The start of the New Year and the new semester is an opportune time for students to reflect on academic success and revise academic goals. Research shows that people are more likely to pursue goals and try harder right after meaningful time markers, such as the New Year. This process is known as, “The fresh start effect.” These markers create a mental line between the “old me” and the “new me,” and help us lean into growth with renewed effort.  

Reflect and Reassess

Review the first half of the year and compile a list of successes and challenges across both academic and extracurricular activities. 

• Ask why things worked or didn’t work, and dig deep. 
• Identify patterns and pinpoint specific problems. 
• Remember to audit your extracurricular activities and commitments as well. 
• Be sure to take a moment to reflect positively and recognize your areas of growth and resilience. Then take action! 

Renew Goals & Plans

Renew and revise the goals you set in September. Small, realistic goals, paired with a plan of manageable steps, will help build momentum and confidence for the second semester. Prioritize skills and subjects that require extra attention. Use the cozy winter months to build skills, such as reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar. Remove activities and commitments that have become a burden. 

Supports for Success

Consult your teacher to identify areas of weakness in your subjects, and consistently attend extra-help sessions to hone your skills. Consider adding services and supports available to you through your school. Work with a tutor for customized, one-on-one remediation and to build confidence. Form study groups with peers.  

Clean Up & Clean Out

Environmental changes can reinforce the boundary between “old” and “new.” Clean up, clean out, and rearrange your study space for a fresh start. Clean out backpacks, binders, and desks. Reorganize your notes and at-home filing system. Do a digital declutter: organize your Google Drive, create and update your digital filing system, archive and delete old emails, and clean up your Home Screen. 

At Prep Academy Tutors, we work with students and families to support academic goal-setting, academic planning, college planning, executive functioning, and remediation of academic skills. Learn more at www.prepacademytutors.com/nyct or call Vanessa and Sarah at (914) 303-7661. 

A Parent’s Role in Their Child’s Academic Journey

Education is a vital aspect of every child’s development, and parents play a crucial role in their children’s learning journey. Parent involvement in their child’s education leads to better academic achievement, school attendance, and improved social-emotional skills. It can help students feel motivated and confident, and provides them with a supportive network to navigate academic challenges. Education is not limited to the classroom; it encompasses all aspects of a child’s life and has a significant impact on their future success.

One of the most important things parents can do to support their child’s education is to be actively involved in their daily schoolwork. This includes not only helping with homework and projects but also showing an interest in what they are learning in school and encouraging them to explore their interests. Parents need to communicate regularly with teachers and stay informed about their child’s progress in school. This cultivates a comprehensive support network for each student and helps parents identify areas where their child may be struggling.  Parents can then seek additional support with academic tutoring, reading remediation, educational testing, or executive functioning coaching.  Instilling a high value for education and setting expectations for academic performance will encourage children to strive for excellence in all they do. Encourage your children to work hard and stay focused on their educational goals.  

Parents can also help their children develop a love of learning by providing opportunities to learn and grow outside of school. Spend an hour in a museum, check out a book together at the library, listen to music at the local farmers’ market, watch a documentary, and participate in activities aligned with their interests. Encouraging reading and discussing school activities at home can boost cognitive skills and help children regulate emotions and manage challenges. Ask questions and learn to listen to what your children want to share.  

As parents, our role in our children’s education is crucial. By actively supporting and engaging with our children in their learning journeys, we can help them develop a love for learning and set them up for success in school and beyond. Education is the key to unlocking our children’s full potential.  Work together with your child’s school and teachers to help ensure they receive the best education possible.

At Prep Academy Tutors, we work with students, parents, and teachers to provide a comprehensive support network for each student, helping ensure their academic success. Learn more at www.prepacademytutors.com/nyct or call (914) 303-7661.

Improving Scientific Learning and Performance using the CER (Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning) Model

In June 2025, New York State released data from the 2025 New York State Science Test, showing an increase in proficiency to 44%, compared to 35% in 2024.  The test is designed to show mastery of the NYS P-12 Science Learning Standards, based on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).  This includes questions designed to assess students’ mastery of scientific knowledge and their exploration of real-world phenomena. The questions are composed of 60% multiple choice and 40% constructed responses. Technology Enhanced Items, such as drop & drag, graphing, grid and multi-select items may be coupled with the constructed response questions to further test Performance Expectations (PE) and higher Performance Level Descriptions (PLD). Students will be required to interpret data, create models and provide a deeper understanding through constructed responses. Writing meaningful constructed responses in science education is a skill that requires explicit instruction and practice over time.  Responses must be clear and concise, based on scientific evidence that demonstrates mastery of a scientific concept or phenomenon. 

Teachers are preparing students for the 2026 NYS Science Test by incorporating the CER framework in their daily lessons. The CER model (Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning) helps students develop critical thinking, scientific argument, and scientific writing skills.  “Claim, evidence, and reasoning is an innovative instructional approach to writing scientific explanations and arguments, which are essential aspects of scientific inquiry and science education. Though constructing scientific explanations and arguments can be challenging for students of all ages, explicit implementation of the claim, evidence, and reasoning strategy can improve students’ conceptual understanding and scientific writing skills.” 

The CER framework is a scaffolded approach that allows teachers to support students as they develop insight into scientific reasoning.  Students present a claim based on a question or scientific phenomenon, provide evidence to support their claim, and justify their claim by stating the reasons. The CER framework is further aligned with the NGSS  (Three Dimensional Learning) framework. Students can connect their claim to Disciplinary Core Ideas; provide evidence from data collected using the Scientific Engineering and Practices, and apply the Crosscutting Concepts where they logically connect their claim and evidence as they show their reasoning. 

Using this scaffolded approach through a CER graphic organizer encourages critical thinking and prepares students to write well-written, constructed responses.  For example, a teacher may pose the following question to a 4th grade class:  Is water a liquid? A student answers the question by making a claim:  Water is a liquid, it is free flowing and takes the shape of its container. The student can provide further evidence by referencing the classroom investigation: We poured water into various containers and noticed it took the shape of each container. During our experiment, we boiled water, and it turned into a gas. We also froze water, and it turned into ice. We learned that water is a liquid when it has a temperature between 32°F and 212°F. They can then explain their reasoning. The three states of matter (liquid, solid & gas) support my claim. In the liquid state, water is free-flowing and takes the shape of the container. When water is boiled to 212⁰F, it will turn into a gas. Water will freeze if the temperature is lower than 32⁰ F. It will solidify into ice.  Therefore, water is neither a solid nor a gas. Water is a liquid when the temperature is between 32°F and 212°F.  This example shows how a CER graphic organizer helps students organize their thoughts, construct ideas, and clarify complex information. The CER framework can be used in elementary, high school, and college settings. It provides an opportunity to promote high quality student work and offers a lasting conceptual understanding of science content. 

Using the CER framework can also foster meaningful dialogue where students share their claim and defend it with confidence. Engaging in scientific discourse promotes a deeper understanding of scientific concepts and phenomena.  Scientific argumentation skills are a key component of science learning practices essential for students in the 21st century. Through inquiry and debate, students can justify their claims and respectfully engage in scientific arguments. A scientific argument, “Uses evidence to make a case for whether a scientific idea is accurate or inaccurate.” When it is based on evidence, a scientific argument enables students to share their thoughts on science concepts and further explain why they think a certain way.  

Prep Academy science and writing tutors will prepare your child for the 2026 NYS Science Assessments. We will explicitly teach your child the skills necessary to write meaningful constructed responses and participate in scientific arguments grounded in scientific concepts and phenomena.  

Written by our staff author and teacher, Maryann Moriarty. Maryann has 17 years of teaching experience in New York City and was a contributing author at the Educator’s Room.

AI In Education

School is back in session, and the emergence of AI in education is on the rise and rapidly advancing! AI powered resources in K-12 and higher education are already making an impact on teacher practice and student learning. AI is changing the landscape of education and AI Literacy is on the forefront of that change. “Advancing Artificial Intelligence Education for American Youth,” is an executive order that was signed by the President on April 23, 2025. The goal, “To ensure the United States remains a global leader in this technological revolution, providing our Nation’s youth with opportunities to cultivate the skills and understanding necessary to use and create the next generation of AI technology.”  This executive order fosters the integration of AI Literacy in K-12 and higher education institutions across America. The US Department of Education further issued guidelines that outline, “How AI may be used across key educational functions, articulates principles for the responsible use of AI, and affirms that such uses are allowable under existing federal education programs, provided they align with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.”

Professional development and training will ensure that AI is used and taught with fidelity. The AFT,  along with the United Federation of Teachers, recently partnered with Microsoft, OpenAI, and Anthropic to create the National Academy for AI in Education.  Brad Smith, vice chair and president of Microsoft, called the project, “A model for responsible AI integration” in schools. “This partnership will not only help teachers learn to use AI—it gives them a voice in shaping how we build it.” This initiative will envelop “AI literacy, ethics, classroom enhancements and workflow applications.”

Although some teachers remain uncertain, many are starting to embrace AI, while encouraging responsible use of generative AI.  ‘We Need to Reimagine What We Can Do’ – How Teachers Are Adapting to AI. Teachers are concerned AI use in the classroom will promote cheating and curb student creativity. Incorporating ethical values in daily AI lessons will foster individual creativity and student ownership of their learning. National, state and local AI frameworks are currently being developed that will include guidelines for the ethical uses of AI in education.

Classrooms across the nation are filled with diverse learners and personalized learning can be achieved seamlessly through AI. Using AI tools in the classroom will enable teachers to spend more time connecting with their students and less time on administrative tasks. AI tools are data driven and track student progress to provide instant feedback. Teachers can quickly identify at-risk and high performing students, allowing them to customize their lessons according to personal learning goals.

The goal of AI in education is not to replace teachers but to enhance the curriculum and focus on student centered learning, where both teachers and students use AI as a tool to promote deeper learning.  According to a recent article in Edtech, “Teachers shift from being information providers to facilitator guides—helping students navigate and critically engage with learning, appropriately using AI tools, and providing the emotional and human connection that often helps students thrive.” Soft skills, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, effective communication, emotional intelligence, creativity and ethical reasoning are skills that AI can not teach.  In this new age of AI, teachers play a critical role in student learning and social-emotional development.

As Artificial Intelligence is emerging in classrooms across America, Prep Academy Tutors is working on strategies to help your child assimilate to the AI framework. As schools navigate this new initiative, we remain steadfast in our core teaching values. We will continue to provide personalized lessons, guidance and foster the human connection that all students need to thrive and have a successful academic year!

Written by our staff author and teacher, Maryann Moriarty. Maryann has 17 years of teaching experience in New York City and was a contributing author at the Educator’s Room.