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Making the Most of Hybrid Learning

Making the Most of Hybrid Learning

Seven months into the 2020-2021 school year, hybrid learning is now available for public school students across Virginia. Many students are excited about this opportunity to learn in the classroom, if only two days a week. Others, unsure of how the hybrid learning...
Regroup for More Success and Less Stress This School Year

Regroup for More Success and Less Stress This School Year

As winter drags on and first semester is behind us, it’s easy to lose that motivation that you started the year with. It’s around this time that we start to see a breakdown in the homework routine leading to overwhelmed students that are struggling to catch back up or...
Addressing Conflict in the Classroom

Addressing Conflict in the Classroom

Some teachers are easy to click with. They inspire and encourage, teaching you not only about a subject but about life. You genuinely look forward to their class and might even seek them out for advice. On the other hand, some teachers aren’t as easy to connect...
Transitioning to High School

Transitioning to High School

New teachers, new classmates, a new building, and new routine; there are plenty of changes when starting high school. Knowing what to expect is half the battle, and understanding the differences between middle and high school can decrease anxiety and ease the...
What is a “Rigorous” High School Course Load?

What is a “Rigorous” High School Course Load?

You hear it from guidance counselors, parents, and college reps: “If you want to get into your first-choice college, you have to take challenging classes.” It’s true, your academic strengths and abilities as a student are best illustrated through...