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Should More US Companies Offer English Tutoring Overseas?

By Scott Cronenweth On August 9, 2011 · 7 Comments · In Tutoring
I was intrigued by a recent provocative post in SK Tilton’s “SES Finally Made Easy” blog. His premise is that America exports a huge amount of cultural material, such as films and music – and a big part of that is the English language itself. English is the world’s de facto business language, and is [...]
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In-Home Tutoring Remains Important

By Scott Cronenweth On August 2, 2011 · 7 Comments · In Teaching & Tutoring, Tutoring
There’s no doubt that online tutoring is having a huge impact on the tutoring industry worldwide. Other trends in tutoring, such as community tutoring, volunteer tutoring and tutoring centers and “camps,” have likewise grown in importance and prominence in the US and elsewhere. But despite these recent trends and changes, there are still important opportunities – and an important role in the educational process – for in-home tutors.
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Free Online Tutoring Programs Are on the Rise

By Scott Cronenweth On July 26, 2011 · 10 Comments · In Education: Industry, Teaching & Tutoring
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In the US, the Supplemental Education Services (SES) component of the No Child Left Behind Act provides free tutoring for low-income students in low-performing schools. But that program may not be funded much longer. And what about all the children, as well as adults, who don’t qualify? Here in the US, there is a growing response to the need for publically available free tutoring for both kids and adults – and many of these new services are delivered online.
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The Debate Around Federally Funded Free Tutoring Heats Up

By Scott Cronenweth On July 19, 2011 · 3 Comments · In Education: Industry, In The News, Teaching & Tutoring, Tutoring
Congress is debating whether to keep various components of No Child Left Behind -- including Supplemental Education Services (SES), which provides federally funded free tutoring. How well is this program performing? And is it likely to survive the budget cuts?
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Early High School Graduation – Issues and Impacts for Tutors

By Scott Cronenweth On July 12, 2011 · 3 Comments · In Common Core, Education: Industry, Teaching & Tutoring, Test Preparation, Testing
As US school districts struggle with shrinking budgets, the option to snip a year or even two from students’ high school education has become increasingly appealing. These programs, modeled on systems that have been successful in Singapore, France, Finland and other high-performing countries, hopes to shift the emphasis from seat time and credits to verifiable subject mastery. What might the impact of these programs be on tutoring?
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Cool New Free Technology for Tutors

By Scott Cronenweth On July 5, 2011 · 1 Comment · In Education Techology, Teaching & Tutoring
Here are some recommendations for technology-savvy tutors from Richard Byrne’s “Free Technology for Teachers” blog.
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Online Peer Tutoring Comes of Age

By Scott Cronenweth On June 28, 2011 · 1 Comment · In Teaching & Tutoring
Peer tutoring in one form or another is probably as old as human collaboration itself. So what’s new and different all of a sudden? As with so many other modes of learning and knowledge transmission, it’s how the application of web technology has expanded the possibilities.
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Four-Day School Weeks – What Might They Mean for Tutors?

By Scott Cronenweth On June 21, 2011 · 1 Comment · In Education: General, Education: Industry, Teaching, Teaching & Tutoring
What are some of the impacts of four-day school weeks on tutoring? For many tutors the shift may result in new opportunities, with few downsides.
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5 Must-Include Pieces of Info for Your Tutoring Ad

By Socrato Admin On June 16, 2011 · 3 Comments · In Resource, Teaching & Tutoring
We’ve all been to cafes and seen the bulletin boards covered in flyers for piano lessons, yoga classes, sleep studies, and, of course, skilled tutors. How are you going to stand out amongst all those sheets of paper? Whether you’re taking your ad to Starbucks or to Craigslist, your style and approachability must be palpable through [...]
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When It Comes to Education, Motivation Can Matter More than Wealth

By Scott Cronenweth On June 14, 2011 · 3 Comments · In Assessments, Education: General, Testing
A recent international educational assessment shows that US academic performance has fallen to "average" relative to the sixty-five participating countries. India didn't participate in this latest assessment, but how might their students compare? Direct observation indicates that Indian kids -- even in poor parts of the country -- might well come out on top.
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