Katie Lauer is our July Tutor of the Month!

Congratulations to Katie Lauer for being selected as our July Tutor of the Month! We are so excited to work with her! Katie’s Bio: Katie Lauer began tutoring with Educational Connections in May 2016 and works with elementary school students on reading and writing. Katie graduated from James Madison University with a Bachelor of Science degree … Read more

The College Application Essay: Better to Start Now Rather than Later

Even though it’s summer, instead of spending your days watching Netflix and lounging by the pool, your time would be best spent by taking some time to prepare for upcoming college application essays. Don’t wait until September or October when you are stressed out with homework, sports, and other extra-curricular activities. Now is the time to … Read more

5 Fun Apps to Spark Inspiration

In 1752, Benjamin Franklin experimented with electricity on a dark and stormy night and discovered the lightening rod. He was a major figure in working with electricity and the advancement of technology. Fast forward 264 years and technology has produced devices that can fit in the palm of your hand! Technology has become an important … Read more

Avoiding Summer Assignments? Here’s Help!

Schools assign book reports, math packets, and science projects over the summer to get kids ready for the coming school year. When your kids return to school, much of the curriculum is based on those summer assignments. Did you ever notice your child’s first quarter grades are lower than other quarters? That might be because … Read more