Should your child take the SAT or ACT?

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Did you know that most colleges requiring standardized tests for admissions now accept the SAT and ACT without preference?  While the SAT was the main test accepted by colleges in generations past, the past decade has seen the SAT and ACT come onto equal standing. While the ACT and SAT are viewed in the same […]

Prevent Summer Brain Drain!

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“Brain drain,” or summer learning loss, is the phenomenon in which students fall back on what they learned throughout the year during their summer break. According to studies from the National Summer Learning Association, kids lose as much as two to three months of math and reading skills over the summer! 
Teachers can recognize this […]

Top Tips to Ace Standardized Tests

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From The High School Exit Exam, to college admissions, and entrance into private schools, there is no escaping standardized testing, and there is no reason to! A test that scores your proficiency should not be seen as an insurmountable obstacle, but a chance to show your confidence and another opportunity to excel. Here are three […]

How to Improve Your Child’s Learning at Home

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The process of learning – and growing – is one of ups and downs. Kids with learning disabilities or a lack of interest in school can suffer the frustrations of homework to an even greater extent. As a parent, our desires to ease their suffering can lead to feelings of helplessness, wanting to solve their […]

Free Online Event: Tuesday, November 26 · 6 – 7pm PST

Mindful Family, Happy Student: Managing School Stress Together

Join Kayla Flores, Executive Director of La Jolla Learning, as she welcomes Christine Guerrero, Founder of Family Life Therapy, for an insightful webinar designed to help families navigate the stress and anxiety that often accompany the school year.

Together, Kayla and Christine will explore practical strategies to recognize and manage stress for both parents and students, fostering mindfulness and promoting a healthier family environment.