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Jeff B.

Jeff is an expert test prep and academic tutor with LA Tutors. He has 6+ years of tutoring experience in a wide variety of subjects, ranging from AP exam prep to English and beyond.

Nov 01
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CHSPE changing to the CPP

By CHSPE, High School, Test Prep
What was the CHSPE? For years, students who wanted to qualify to leave high school early in California took the California High School Proficiency Exam (or CHSPE). A passing score on the CHSPE allowed students to leave high school to pursue their professional or educational goals. Many students used their passing CHSPE grade to enter…
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Dec 07
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Our Nation’s Report Card

By Elementary School, High School, Middle School
Every year, the Institute of Education Sciences (a division of the Department of Education) releases a National Assessment of Educational Progress, also known as the Nation’s Report Card. The report assesses educational preparedness in core subjects, such as math and English, and allows government officials, school districts, and other relevant parties to shape educational policy.…
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Sep 15
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Learning Loss Updates for Middle and High School Kids

By High School, Middle School, Study Skills
While Covid-related school closures have, for the most part, finally ended, learning loss brought about by the disruption of the pandemic has unfortunately lingered. Various studies have found significant, lingering decreases in reading and math proficiency. Losses have been seen across the board, but are most prevalent in older students and less wealthy areas. Fortunately,…
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