Why Does Writing Homework Take My Child So Long?
It's 7 p.m., and your child has been sitting at the kitchen table for nearly two hours. Their laptop is open, the assignment instructions…
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…
How to Choose the Right Tutor for Your Student’s Needs
It’s one thing to decide your student needs tutoring, but finding the right person to help is another. A tutor might have great credentials…
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…
Building Academic Confidence: Why Small Wins Matter
Confidence strongly affects how students approach school. When they believe they can learn, they are more likely to join in, ask questions,…
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…