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Will Waiver Program Effectively End SES?

By Scott Cronenweth On November 22, 2011 · Add Comment · In Education: General, Education: Industry, In The News, Teaching & Tutoring, Tutoring
Already thirty-seven states plus the District of Columbia have said that they intend to apply for an SES waiver between now and mid-February 2012. If granted, the waivers would free districts in these states from setting aside hundreds of millions of dollars each year for after-school tutoring targeting the lowest-performing students. This sweeping change would effectively end SES, which has already been eliminated from the Senate’s version of the updated NCLB legislation.
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The Socratic Method in Tutoring

By Scott Cronenweth On November 15, 2011 · Add Comment · In General, Teaching & Tutoring, Test Preparation, Testing
One of the oldest and most powerful teaching techniques is simply to guide the learner by asking directed questions. This basic tutoring approach is sometimes referred to as the Socratic Method or the “inquiry method.”
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4 Tips for Connecting with New Learners

By Scott Cronenweth On November 8, 2011 · Add Comment · In General, Teaching, Teaching & Tutoring
You can find basic “make a great first impression” tips in dozens of places online. Here are some tutoring-specific tips on first impressions.
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5 Tips for Tutors on Teaching Study Skills

By Scott Cronenweth On November 1, 2011 · 7 Comments · In Resource, Teaching & Tutoring, Test Preparation
As a tutor, supporting your students to learn better study skills might be one of the best ways to improve their academic performance.
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Three Reasons to Get Online Tutor Training

By Scott Cronenweth On October 25, 2011 · 4 Comments · In Education: Industry, Teaching & Tutoring, Tutoring
Many tutoring centers offer some training for their tutors. But what about private tutors and coaches? New online training methods have evolved that enable private tutors to learn new skills anytime, anywhere they can access the Internet.
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The Value of World Teacher’s Day

By Scott Cronenweth On October 18, 2011 · 8 Comments · In General, In The News
Why is World Teacher’s Day important? As education becomes increasingly important to economic advancement and success in both developed and developing countries around the world, the importance of teachers in all our lives is growing.
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Steve Jobs' Impact on Teaching and Tutoring

By Scott Cronenweth On October 11, 2011 · 4 Comments · In Education: General, General, In The News
Though a college dropout himself, Steve Jobs did much to revolutionize educational technology, and even education itself.
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Badges for Lifelong Learning Competition Heats Up

By Scott Cronenweth On October 4, 2011 · 4 Comments · In Education: Industry, General, In The News
Enter the badge, “… a validated indicator of accomplishment, skill, quality or interest…” that can be earned in almost any learning environment. Badges can motivate and support ongoing learning, validate skills and education, help build reputation and confirm knowledge acquisition.
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StoryCorp’s National Teachers Initiative Celebrates Teaching

By Scott Cronenweth On September 27, 2011 · 3 Comments · In Education: General, General, Teaching & Tutoring
On September 19, StoryCorps launched its National Teachers Initiative at the White House. The Initiative celebrates the contributions of America’s public school teachers.
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When Is the Right Time to Take the SAT or ACT?

By Scott Cronenweth On September 20, 2011 · Add Comment · In Exam: ACT, Exam: SAT, Test Preparation, Testing
At what point in the junior year is it best to take the SAT or ACT? Here the answer can be different for every student.
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