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Bridging the Gap: How Tutoring & Intervention Can Help Youth in Foster Care

Jun. 08, 2023

Widespread health crises have largely impacted students nationwide, with skills gaps and unfinished learning becoming one of the biggest issues students face today. Many schools and districts are looking to bridge these gaps by providing high-dosage tutoring, reading and math interventions, and educational scholarships to allow students to seek private help.

How to Help Your Child With Spelling Problems

Jun. 01, 2023

Spelling practice is important for all students, as it helps younger students learn how to read and helps older students with vocabulary growth and reading comprehension.

How Tutoring Helps Kids in Crisis

May. 09, 2023

Tutoring can be a valuable resource for families and children struggling with learning loss and ongoing mental health struggles as it provides them with a supportive environment in which they can work on their academic goals while also receiving guidance and support from a trusted adult. 

Three Reasons Why Academic Support This Summer Can Help Your Struggling Student

May. 04, 2023

While summer is a welcome and much-needed break from school for many children, it’s also the best time to provide academic support for your child, who may have faced learning difficulties this school year. Here are several reasons why it is urgent that you get your child academic support and tutoring help

Preventing Summer Slide with Publicly Funded Programs: Help Students Maintain Academic Success during the Summer Months

Apr. 26, 2023

Huntington Learning Center’s Publicly Funded Programs can help schools work with parents and families, preparing the students for their next grade level and helping to bridge any gaps a student may have As we transition into the long, hot days of summer, here are a few ways to make sure students avoid summer learning loss.

A Parent’s Guide to an IEP

Mar. 31, 2023

IEPs are a valuable tool for students who need them, but they are not the right fit for everyone. Throughout the disability evaluation process, remember that the end goal is to get your child the services they need, regardless of whether it is through an IEP, a 504 Plan, or another option outside of the special education system.

Demand for Tutoring Sees Significant Increase

Mar. 09, 2023

Parents across the country continue to seek high-quality tutoring programs (K-12) to help students of all ages become stronger, more confident students. Tutoring demand has been steadily increasing since Huntington Learning Center was founded, as evidenced by our growth as a company for nearly five decades.

Six Signs Your Child Needs a Math Tutor

Mar. 02, 2023

If your child has experienced math difficulties this school year (and further back) and you hear them complain frequently about math, it might be time for a math tutor. An experienced tutor can give your child math help that improves their skills while building their confidence.

Activities to Increase Your Child’s Attention Span at Home

Feb. 09, 2023

In our digital world with many distractions, many children’s attention spans are shorter than they need to be for school and effective learning. Here's the good news: improving attention span is possible. Here are a few.

A Nation at Risk

Feb. 08, 2023

Now, more than ever, we must invest the time and resources to ensure our children receive a quality education and rebound from learning disruptions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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