OUR PHILOSOPHY
We are commited to building supportive, individual relationships that provide guidance and support to better the lives of a wide range of students.
Read more about how a tutoring relationship can enhance the education of many types of learners on our Academic Tutoring page.
The following collection of articles written by our staff helps elaborate our views of education:
Some Thoughts on Academic Diversity: There is wide variability among learners, a fact that can be to everyone's advantage when recognized. This letter to a school head helps explain.
Addressing a Wide Range of Learners: An editorial response to an article by William Rusher, who thinks that "Smart Students Get Shafted."
Dear Rick: Homework might be a drag, but there is more value in it than some might recognize. This letter to a middle-school boy explains why.
Adult Recognition: An Anti-Drug: Mentors can be a powerful, positive force in a child's life. In this article, a long-term study on Kaua`i is referenced to show just how influential they can be.
Kids in the Fast Lane: In this article from San Jose Magazine, the problem of "overprogrammed kids" is discussed.
Teaching Keyboarding Skills at Home: Download this informative flyer to help you help your child learn typing skills at home.
Fun and Interest: Our collection of education-related humor, a few puzzles, and more.
