by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Dec 6, 2019 | Attention, Confidence, Focus, Homework, Parent tips, Self esteem, Social Challenge, Test Preparation
Have you ever visited your child’s classroom only to watch them get quiet, frustrated, or angry? Maybe they get every question wrong or struggle with the activity they’re working on. Or have you asked your child to show you what they’ve learned only to be met with...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Dec 5, 2019 | elementary education, gifted test prep, Parent tips, Prep, Preschool Prep, Test Preparation, Test Strategies, tutoring, Tutors and Teachers
Selective Enrollment Elementary School testing can be a confusing and stressful process. Every year we receive emails from compassionate super parents who want to make sure their child is prepared, stress-free, and confident. From the days and weeks prior to the test...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Nov 1, 2019 | Confidence, Extraordinary Parent, Extraordinary Parents, Kindergarten Readiness, Test Preparation, Test Strategies, tutoring, Tutors and Teachers
Recently, we had the privilege of sitting down with Dave Urlakis and Beth Wolf, who told us how the Critical Thinking Child (CTC) helped their five-year-old daughter Roxy. As self-proclaimed nerds, education has always been important to Dave and Beth. They are...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Sep 14, 2019 | Extraordinary Parent, Gifted & Talented, Parent tips, School Bully, Test Preparation, tutoring
In August 2019, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio released a proposal that would eliminate gifted programs in all of New York City’s public elementary schools and gradually phase out the current middle and high school selective enrollment programs. This proposal has...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | Jul 8, 2019 | Back to School, Gifted & Talented, Gifted education, Math, Reading, Test Preparation, Test Strategies, Tutors and Teachers
As many students continue to embrace remote learning, several changes have become necessary for the NWEA (Northwestern Evaluation Association) MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) tests. Every year, these tests are top of mind for parents of rising 5th and 9th grade...
by Lemi-Ola Erinkitola | May 16, 2019 | Confidence, Test Preparation, Test Strategies, Tutors and Teachers
Each May, Advanced Placement (AP) exams are taken by students all over the world. These standardized exams are designed to measure how well students have mastered the content and skills taught through the course. A qualifying score could potentially earn the student...