Your Child Got an A on the Essay. But Can They Write One on Their Own?
An A comes home on an essay. Great news, right? Absolutely. Your student worked on something, turned it in, and earned a strong grade. That…
17 Years of Helping Students Find Their Way: A Q&A with Crafting Scholars Founder Kris Harris
After 17 years of working with students, Crafting Scholars founder Kris Harris has seen education change considerably. Classrooms have…
The In-Class Essay Is Making a Comeback. Is Your Student Ready?
For a long while now, students have written essays at home. They get an assignment, do their research, write a draft, revise it, and turn…
What to Expect During a Tutoring Session: A Parent’s Guide
You have decided that tutoring could benefit your child, found the right academic support, and scheduled the first session. Now comes a…
Signs Your Child Might Benefit from Tutoring
It’s completely and totally normal for kids to get a bad grade here and there. And just because a student faced a hard test, confusing…
The Power of Feedback: Helping Students Learn from Mistakes
No student gets everything right on the first try. Missing a math problem, getting a low essay grade, or seeing lots of corrections on a…
From Middle School to High School: Academic Skills for a Smooth Transition
Starting high school is an exciting step, but it can also be a big change. Classes get harder, students need to work more independently,…
How to Help Students Stay Motivated When School Gets Tough
Every student goes through tough times in school. A hard math unit, a low test score, a heavy workload, or simply feeling stressed out can…
How Tutoring Can Make Midterms Less Stressful
For many students, midterm exams come at a time when everything happens at once. Tests, projects, homework, and activities all demand…
How Writing Tutoring Builds Confidence and Creativity in Students
Writing is one of the most important skills students develop throughout their academic journey. It plays a role in nearly every subject,…