

What type of English tutoring is most needed for speakers of other languages in the United States?
English education and tutoring for speakers of other languages (e.g., ELL, ESL, ESOL, EFL) have become popular. There are a variety of...
cstawarski
Aug 12, 2023


Tutoring that Engages Students Provides Freedom Within Limits
"My child needs a writing tutor. He (or she) doesn’t like to write and needs support and encouragement.” We often hear this from parents...
cstawarski
Jul 10, 2023


Preserving Treasured Summer Memories
As you make plans for summer vacation and travel think about fun ways to preserve the memories. Consider going beyond just taking...
cstawarski
Jun 28, 2023


Virtual tutoring…it’s not just for kids!
Whether it is virtual or in-person, tutoring is not just for kids. Virtual tutoring (as opposed to in-person tutoring) has the advantages...
cstawarski
Jun 26, 2023


What should you look for to find an effective virtual tutor?
The Nation's Report Card is again reporting a decline in math and reading scores for our children. Parents have been concerned that their...
cstawarski
Jun 22, 2023


Your Memories are Your Private Literature
"Every man's memory is his private literature" according to Aldous Huxley, an English writer who was nominated for the Nobel Prize in...
Cathy S.
Mar 31, 2016


What did we learn from the "Blizzard of 2016"?
In January 2016 a blizzard dropped more than 30 inches of snow on parts of the DC area. This area is not used to dealing with that much...
Cathy S.
Jan 31, 2016


Where Will Life Take You?
At the end of the year I like to reflect on where I've been and where I'm going. I like to have a goal to aim for. Goals may change but...
Cathy S.
Dec 31, 2015


Imagination is a Preview of Life’s Coming Attractions
I recently asked a sixth-grade friend what he wants to do when he grows up. He said he wants to be a football player, a soccer player,...
Cathy S.
Nov 5, 2015


A Father’s Role: Catch Me if I Fall
He was excited when he got the job offer to work for an airline in Miami. He moved his wife and four kids from Ohio to take the job as a...
Cathy S.
Sep 13, 2015