College Readiness Blog for Parents

Tutoring is seen as a cure-all for many education and college readiness problems, but should it be? Check out this article on what to look for in tutors.

Bring math down to earth for your teen. Do some grocery store math!

Southington’s Town-wide Effort to Promote Success (STEPS) has discovered possible reasons why students engage in risky teen behavior.

An extra hour of sleep can make a difference in your student’s life – in more ways than you may know. Learn more about the correlation between sleep and student success.

Back to school time is fast approaching and summer is almost over. Parents get some tips and reminders for back-to-school prep.

Does your family demonstrate the five core treats of a successful team?

How can parents communicate with teens about college readiness if key conversations about drug and alcohol abuse can’t fit into their electronic media frenzy?

It’s not unusual for teens to feel confused and overwhelmed at the thought of college. There’s good reason to be considering all of the big decisions they have to make at such a young age. Get insights into the thoughts of high school and college students on college planning.

This week’s college readiness news headlines are all about the middle school student and efforts being made to prepare them for a strong future.

The middle school years are critical to college success. The groundwork set in middle school will give your student the foundation needed to do well in high school and get ready for college.