Finding a Silver Lining
When COVID-19 closures and social distancing started to become the norm back in March (about 562 years ago if you’re counting), I remember people incredulously saying, “I heard this could still be going on by Memorial Day!” The thought that this pandemic could uproot our lives for over two whole months seemed crazy… but now […]
4 Tips for Raising A Borderline Grade
You probably know the feeling: there are a couple weeks left in the semester, and your grade is riiight on the cusp of an A. It’s your chance to hit a buzzer beater – your academic fate (or at least your GPA) hangs in the balance. Luckily, there is more you can proactively do than […]
What Our Enrichery Students Had to Say About the First Week of In-Person School
It’s the question parents have been asking their children since the dawn of time: “How was school today?” Now, however, as kids head back to in-person school during the era of COVID-19, we all really want answers to that question. How is it? How are they handling it? Does it feel a lot different? We […]
7 Tips for Focusing in In-Person Classes After Months of Summer Break and E-Learning
It’s not always easy to concentrate in class on the best of days… and after months of virtual learning and summer vacation? Well, that pretty much requires Herculean effort. With many schools making the switch to in-person class right now, there’s no better time to add some concentration tips to your toolbox. With these seven […]
Making the Most of Virtual Campus Tours (and Other Online Resources) During the Admissions Process
For high school juniors and seniors figuring out their college list, there is almost nothing more important than campus visits. They’ve always been your best opportunity to get a vibe for the campus, see how students really live, and explore the resources offered firsthand. In the era of Covid-19, however, physical on-campus visits are on […]
All the Tips & Tricks (from Teachers!) You’ll Need to Teach Your Child To Read at Home
Parents across the country – whether they’ve chosen to do virtual learning, home schooling, or a hybrid of formats – are stressing about just how effective learning from home will be. This is particularly true for parents of children in early elementary school, who are faced with the daunting task of teaching their little one to read. […]
7 Morning Habits to Incorporate for a Successful Day of Online Learning
There were so many things that excited me when I began freelance writing full-time in 2016, but I think the biggest one was my newfound flexibility. No more commuting, no more strict schedules, and no more real clothes. That excitement quickly waned when I realized you can fly too close to the sun – I […]
Texas Universities’ Reopening Plans At-A-Glance
August is here (seriously, how did this happen?) and many college students in Texas are preparing to make the move back to campus, and back to class. Universities across The Lone Star State have spent the last several months creating their reopening plans, and below, we’ve highlighted the most important fast facts about each. One […]
Real High School Students Dish on What They Wish They Knew Before Starting High School
I’ll just say it bluntly: starting high school can be a rough transition for many kids. It’s a time of major change academically, socially, physically, and emotionally. Things are starting to get more serious at school and many kids struggle to figure out how to rise to the occasion. But with some preparation, a smooth […]
Your 2020 Virtual Learning Must-Have School Supplies
Back-to-school shopping certainly looks a little bit different this year. If you’re committed to doing virtual learning, you won’t be stocking up a locker or filling up a backpack with your normal supplies – but that doesn’t mean there aren’t a few essentials you’ll want to have handy. While it might be tempted to “wing it” […]