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Learning isn’t limited to books, so neither are this blog’s theses (yes: “theses”). English language learning, math education, tutoring, test prep, and other topics associated with academia are covered, but anything associated with evolving — or its impediments — may pop up.

4 Reasons You Still Haven’t Passed That Dog On Test

4 Reasons You Still Haven’t Passed That Dog On Test

Introduction: You’ve failed. I don’t know if it’s the second time or the seventh, but you’re likely disappointed and probably stumped. You studied your little heart out, did your breathing…

12 Things You Need to Know for Successfully Navigating the CBEST Process (2023)

12 Things You Need to Know for Successfully Navigating the CBEST Process (2023)

In California, passing CBEST, or California Basic Educational Skills Test, is a requirement for aspiring school-related staff such as teachers, substitute teachers, and school counselors. It’s The Golden State’s version…

6 Factors in Determining If Hiring a Tutor Is Right for You

6 Factors in Determining If Hiring a Tutor Is Right for You

You’re either falling behind (or have fallen behind) in a course (or several courses), you want to avoid falling behind, you want to be ahead of the class, failing important…

7 Hurdles to Clear for Admission to Top-Ranked Private High Schools

7 Hurdles to Clear for Admission to
Top-Ranked Private High Schools

Introduction If your child’s in elementary or middle school, and you’re thinking about sending him or her to a private high school, the process may not be as straightforward as…

11 Math Courses Commonly Offered in Elementary, Middle, and High School

11 Math Courses Commonly Offered in Elementary, Middle, and High School

For parents desiring to homeschool children, parents who want a general idea of what they’re babies should know already, or adults curious about when they were probably exposed to certain…

I Want to Improve My English. Should I Study ESL?

I Want to Improve My English. Should I Study ESL?

When English language learners are considering options for learning English, it may be difficult to settle on a mode of learning because of titles associated with different courses. Generally, students…

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