Why do Smart Kids get Poor Grades?

Why do Smart Kids get Poor Grades?

As a parent, you know your child is smart. They were an early reader, scored highly on aptitude tests, and grasped concepts quickly. So why don’t their grades reflect this level of intelligence? There are a variety of reasons that smart kids can sometimes earn poor...
Back to School Series: The New State of Education:

Back to School Series: The New State of Education:

The landscape of our education system has changed in many ways since the pandemic arrived last year, bringing new challenges with it. What does this mean for your child, and what can you expect from American schools moving forward? The federal government has a 2-year...
Test Prep for Selective Enrollment Elementary Schools (SEES)

Test Prep for Selective Enrollment Elementary Schools (SEES)

Selective Enrollment Elementary School testing can be a confusing and stressful process. Every year we receive emails from compassionate super parents who want to make sure their child is prepared, stress-free, and confident. From the days and weeks prior to the test...
Parent Spotlight: How Roxy Overcame The Kindergarten Problem

Parent Spotlight: How Roxy Overcame The Kindergarten Problem

Recently, we had the privilege of sitting down with Dave Urlakis and Beth Wolf, who told us how the Critical Thinking Child (CTC) helped their five-year-old daughter Roxy.  As self-proclaimed nerds, education has always been important to Dave and Beth. They are...