Monet Springer

May 18, 2023, is National Speech Pathologist Day, also known as National Speech Language Pathologist Day.  This day has been celebrated over the last 7 years.  It evolved to showcase the important role that speech, language pathologists play in healthcare and their contribution to treatment.    According to American Speech-Language-Hearing Association:…

Today in some parts of Mexico and throughout the United States we are celebrating Cinco de Mayo!  This celebration recognizes Mexico’s victory over the Second French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.  In this battle, Mexico had 2000 troops while the French had 6000 troops.  What a morale…

As you know, this year we have decided to recognize one student each month for their academic excellence.  This month we are recognizing Master Noah Bakeel Alzandani.  He has been awarded the Most Improved Student Award at Oxford English School in Qatar.  He is one of 4 students that I…

My last post shared that New York has adopted what is called the, “Next Generation Learning Standards.”  These standards revised the existing Common Core.  Why did New York and 44 other states and D.C. implement the Common Core?  The Common Core was constructed to raise student proficiencies so the United…

Did you know that the Common Core State Standards no longer exist?  Just a few years ago, these standards were adopted by 45 states and D.C.  Now, some states are opting out or making revisions to it.  Since late 2017, New York has been in the process of shifting away…

Happy New Year!  Seems funny to say that but I’ve been missing for so long.  At least I have been busy working!  Advance Scholars tutoring service has grown expeditiously since my last blog.  I am excited to say that we are now tutoring students in Qatar and Costa Rica.  I…

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Did you know that there are free math games available for every grade level?  There are numerous apps that can be downloaded to help your child learn their multiplication facts, geometry, algebra and more!  Some of these apps include…. Prodigy Game Math Training Singapore Math Khan Academy Kids Truly math…

I believe everyone knows reading is important, but do we know WHY reading is so important?  Reading….. reduces stress improves your vocabulary strengthens your analytical thinking skills increases focus and concentration These are some of the benefits that are associated with reading.  If your child is struggling with reading, please…

Reading is Important! It can help with language development It supports communication skills It helps with social skills It supports literacy skills Reading crosses all curriculums, therefore children must be able to read fluently and comprehend well.  If your child is struggling with reading, it is really important for them…

Does your child struggle with reading?  Here are some strategies to help: Have them read aloud….Provide books at the right level….Reread to build fluency….Supplement their class reading….Talk about what they’re reading….ANDContact Advance Scholars Tutoring Service for additional support.  Our tutoring service offers certified and Wilson trained reading instructors. Contact us…