Did you know that creating a productive atmosphere can help when you study? On the flip side of this, studying in a messy and cluttered room can be really bad for your brain. It makes it harder for you to concentrate, so you will never be able to reach your educational potential. This is why all students need to focus on designing the ultimate study haven. If you can work well in your college room, you are going to see better grades and results.

How do you get started? Let's explore some simple ideas:

When you first go to college, you have many things to face for the first time. One of those is for you to think about looking after your money. Money management is one of the most important things that a student should start to learn. Living in an expensive city like New York, it is hard for people to not spend their money on frivolous things - this can lead to bad habits. When really, you want to get this right from the start.

In 2020, the novel coronavirus caused a massive shift in the way we approach education. Schools and universities around the world were faced with the immediate and impossible task of converting all their courses into online study. Students and teachers quickly realized which subjects fared well in this new format, and which classes suffered greatly.

Along with this new educational approach came a host of new problems. Gone were the days of disciplining and controlling hectic class disruptions. Instead, teachers encountered depressed, anxious and withdrawn students - struggling to participate at all. And not surprising, some introverted and sensitive students suddenly began to thrive in their new virtual environment. Below we’ll dive deeper into 3 ways education changed in 2020.

As an academic mentor, I teach study skills to ALL my students!

Why?

Because having the right study skills is the number one determining factor on your child’s grades.

But even when I ask students if they have study skills, most students will honestly ask: “What are study skills?”

You see, most students only THINK they have good study skills, but, in reality, many students don’t have study skills at all!

You student probably doesn’t have good study skills because they don’t even know what study skills are!

Are you considering a 504 or an IEP for your child?

Me too! I have had many parents ask me for further guidance on which is best, and the pro’s and con’s of each. That is why I have sought out the ADHD expert, Dr. Liz Matheis from Psychological & Educational Consulting, to help provide some guidance for parents as we navigate this system to find the BEST support for our kiddos.

Looking for new ways to learn and advance your skills that aren’t boring?

Fortunately, the gaming industry is booming with many online and physical games that are suitable for all ages, and are not only used for fun but can be educational as well.

For most parents across the country, this time of year typically includes sending the kids back to school. While some schools have decided to reopen with strict guidelines in place, others are offering remote learning options for the time being.

That leaves many parents playing the role of teacher, and that can be a little overwhelming at first!

Whether the Covid outbreak had turned the world upside down or not, classrooms would still be empty at this time of the year due to summer holidays being in play. Whether you're a fully qualified and experienced teacher, a fresh graduate, or a trainee teacher, this is the most stressful time of the year.

Getting everything ready for the new year is a daunting task and one that can take weeks to prepare. From stripping down the walls and putting new ones up, to create PowerPoint presentations for your first few weeks, the build up is huge.

This time around things are obviously going to be a lot different, so how are you going to prepare for the transition back into the classroom?