It’s mid-way through the semester for most of the country, and that means interim report cards are out! For many families, mid-term report cards are simply a checkpoint to ensure that students are on the right track to earn the best grades possible. But for other families, mid-term report cards can … [Read more...]
C2 Education’s September Senior Checklist
High school seniors beware: College application season is here! Students who hope to gain admission at some of the nation’s top schools face an uphill battle – for the past several years, college admissions has grown increasingly competitive. Seeking any edge, many high school students have … [Read more...]
The Big Transition: From High School to College
Graduating seniors will spend the upcoming weeks dreaming of their newfound freedom from high school, but their parents gaze into the near future with mingled dread, anticipation, and worry. If you have a child who will be heading off to college in the fall, the time to prepare for the transition is … [Read more...]
Last Minute Advanced Placement Preparation
The College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) exams begin next week – is your child ready? Each may, hundreds of thousands of students sit for one or more AP exams covering over thirty subject areas. These exams are grueling, taking several hours to complete a single subject test. Depending on the … [Read more...]
Grading Parents: Would You Get an A?
A little over a year ago, the Florida legislature floated an idea which would have required elementary school teachers to grade parents based on their involvement in their children’s education. Now, a Louisiana legislator is floating a similar bill. The idea of grading parents must, in some ways, … [Read more...]