Prepping For EOG and EOC Tests
When Should My Child Start North Carolina EOG Test Prep? Every spring in North Carolina, families hear the same familiar acronyms: EOG and EOC. EOG means End-of-Grade, which are statewide assessments administered in grades 3–8 for Reading and Math, and in grades 5 and 8 for Science. These tests evaluate students’ mastery of grade-level standards […]
Best Ways To Take Notes In Middle School
Struggling With Organization? Elementary school provides structure through teachers who guide discussions and repeat instructions. By middle school, the support changes, as students move between classes, work with multiple teachers, and are expected to listen, process, and organize information independently. Expectations increase in middle and high school with faster-paced teachers, independent homework, and tests that […]
ESA+ Eligibility & Application Process
Applying for ESA+ Scholarships? ESA+ is a North Carolina scholarship program that provides funding for students with qualifying disabilities to access approved educational services outside the traditional public school setting. Families can use ESA+ funds for things like tutoring, academic therapy, and specialized learning support. Most families find that the challenge with ESA+ isn’t its […]
A Smarter Way To Plan Summer Learning
How Many Weeks Of Summer Tutoring Does Your Child Really Need? If you’re looking at your summer calendar, trying to figure out how tutoring can fit in between vacations, camps, sports, and some well-deserved rest, you’re not alone in feeling a bit overwhelmed in the Queen City. Many others are right there with you, wondering […]
Dysgraphia Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
Should I Worry About Dysgraphia? If your child can share an idea clearly aloud but finds it difficult to put it on paper, that can be frustrating. You might hear things like “Great ideas, but messy writing” or “Needs to slow down and show more work.” Sometimes, these difficulties are misinterpreted as laziness, a lack […]
How ESA+ Scholarships Pay for Tutoring in North Carolina
Can ESA+ Pay for Tutoring? ESA+ (Education Student Accounts Plus) is a North Carolina scholarship program designed for students with qualifying disabilities. The funds are intended to help families pay for educational services that support a child’s learning needs, including tutoring and academic intervention. ESA+ funds can make a real difference in a child’s day-to-day […]
What Teachers Mean by “Reading Fluency”
Is My Child’s Reading Fluency On Track? If you’re a parent in Charlotte, you’ve probably heard something like, “Your child needs to improve reading fluency,” without much explanation of what that actually means. Perhaps your child reads aloud nightly but struggles with homework, or their reading sounds choppy or robotic. Teachers might mention “words per […]
6 (Fine… 7) Reasons In-Person Tutoring Beats Apps, AI & Online Programs
In-Person Tutoring vs. Online Tools Kids today have more academic “help options” than ever. There’s an app for everything—math facts, grammar, reading comprehension, even AI-powered explanations. Parents can choose Khan Academy, IXL, YouTube, online learning subscriptions, or one-on-one tutoring. On paper, it seems like there should be a simple answer to the question: “What’s the […]
How to Know If Your Child Needs a Study Skills Coach
When to Get an Academic Coach for Your Child Executive function challenges are far more common than most parents realize, and they don’t always look like misbehavior or laziness. Often, they show up as missed assignments, forgotten books, repeated “I didn’t know it was due,” or late-night panic over a project that’s been posted for […]
The Hidden Struggle of Smart but Scattered Kids
Why High-Ability Students Get Overwhelmed A smart but scattered child often understands material quickly and may over- or under-interpret, jumping into advanced concepts or questions too early. However, this intelligence masks weaker executive function skills used for planning, organizing, and completing tasks. This shows up in routines, such as a backpack full of loose papers, […]
