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Jun 15

Summer Learning in the Days of COVID-19

By Katherine Friedman ACT, Elementary School, High School, ISEE, Middle School, SAT, Test Prep

Summer learning loss is always a concern for students, but this year it is an especially big concern. With all the disruptions to the school year from COVID-19, learning loss may have already started, and two more months of disrupted learning might have a bigger impact than usual. The reassuring news is that many students…

May 18

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Announcing TWO New Test Prep Scholarships for LA County Students

By Arash Fayz ACT, College Admissions, Elementary School, Financial Aid, High School, Independent School Admissions, ISEE, Middle School, SAT, Test Prep

Great news for Los Angeles County K-12 students preparing for standardized tests this year! We at LA Tutors are offering two new scholarships to help our community as they prepare for upcoming standardized tests. First is our Independent School Test Prep scholarship which will award three students with free ISEE tutoring, and second is our…

Apr 10

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Tips for Standardized Testing from Home

By Katherine Friedman Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Test Prep

As test-makers adjust to the new realities of COVID-19, some tests, including the AP tests and the GRE, have moved to a proctored at-home testing model. How can you make sure you do your best at this type of testing format? Here are some tips: Make sure your computer has all of the software and…

Apr 06

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Expert Tips for Learning and Teaching from Home

By Katherine Friedman Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Test Prep

With the recent turn of events, many students, parents, and teachers (including myself) have been suddenly thrust from in-person learning to online learning and home schooling. For students with strong online programs or teachers who have mastered online teaching, the structure might be set for you. In many cases, however, this is a new learning…

Mar 18

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K-12 Resources for At-Home & Online Learning

By Arash Fayz Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Test Prep

As many students are continuing their school work from home this month, we want to share a few great resources to help with this transition to online learning. Below are a few organizations that offer reputable content. Scholastic Learn at Home Subjects covered: K-12 academic subjects Zearn Subjects covered: K-5 math CommonLit Subjects covered: K-12…