Southtowns Blog

Lost Learning = Lost Earning, and Equation that Could Cost the U.S. $31 Trillion

Mar 22, 2024 | Southtowns Blog

By the paper’s calculations, students affected by the pandemic will lose over 4 percent of their lifetime earnings in New York, where math scores fell between 2019 and 2022. In West Virginia, Delaware, and Oklahoma, where they fell the most, former students could forgo an average of 9 percent of their career income.

IT’S PROGRESS REPORT TIME!

Nov 1, 2023 | Southtowns Blog

Progress reports are out, which means it’s a perfect time to discuss with your child how the school year has started and what they can do to achieve their goals by year’s end. Are they behind in some areas? Do they need to be challenged more? Let your child know that you’re ready to help!

HOW MATH TUTORING CAN REDUCE ANXIETY

Sep 1, 2023 | Southtowns Blog

Now that the school year is underway, your child probably knows how they’re doing in math. But it’s also important to consider how they’re feeling about it. At the first signs of math anxiety, seeking help from a math tutor or supplemental math program is a good idea to build up their skills and confidence.