by Mark B | Feb 8, 2023 | Strategic Reading, Academic Parenting, Tips & Suggestions
Reading comprehension is the most important academic fundamental, with immeasurable benefits. Some reading comprehension benefits are well-documented: improved reasoning skills, insightful writing, faster reading, and better performance in many subjects. These...
by Mark B | Nov 1, 2022 | Tutoring, Academic Parenting
Academic confidence distinguishes the top students from everyone else. At Lafayette Academy, we do whatever we can to help our students gain more confidence in school. We personalize instruction so our students can experience “aha” moments in their...
by Mark B | Sep 16, 2021 | Tutoring
This last year taught us that remote schooling offers many benefits. But, we also saw the costs of remote learning when it’s given in large doses. For that reason, many families are burned out on “Zoom education.” Is it time to give up on remote learning or to...
by Mark B | Sep 9, 2021 | Algebra 2
Should I Be Nervous For High School Math Not everyone can confidently say that they are good at math. In fact, most people, are just flat-out bad at it. Many people struggle with math on all levels, which is why we offer the services we do. If your child is entering...
by Mark B | Sep 1, 2021 | Tutoring
When was the last time you were nervous about a test? Do you remember? If you don’t, think about the last time you went into an interview for that job you really wanted. Take all of those nerves and place them in a teenage body in high school. The peer pressure, the...