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Do Adults Expect More from Teens Than We Do Of Ourselves?

by Gretchen | Aug 28, 2018 | Academic Coaching, Anti-Boring Approach, For Parents, Study Skills

Students, today you’re off the hook because I have a super hard question to ask your parents and teachers! To all you grown ups — do you expect more of the teens in your life than you sometimes expect of yourself? In today’s video — filmed...

Why Schools Should Stop Teaching Learning Styles

by Gretchen | Aug 20, 2018 | Academic Coaching, blog, Study Skills

?Do you teach students learning styles at your school, or in your classroom or coaching sessions? Do you assume — as many educators do — that knowing your learning style can help you study and learn more effectively? Well, the research shows that this is...
How One University Teaches Study Skills

How One University Teaches Study Skills

by Gretchen | Aug 17, 2018 | Academic Coaching, Anti-Boring Approach, Study Skills

? I interviewed Melissa Sprock, Indiana Wesleyan University’s Learning Center Director. I recently trained their staff in my Art of Inspiring Students to Study Strategically toolbox. As a result of this training, the Learning Center has overhauled three key services...

225: Save Money on Testing with Fee Waivers

by Gretchen | Aug 16, 2018 | Academic Coaching, blog, College Prep

For many families, the costs of taking standardized tests like the ACT, SAT and AP’s are out reach. However, it is possible to receive fee waivers, and Megan breaks down exactly how.   Tune in to learn more about topics like: The difference between reduced and...

Does the idea of keeping a calendar overwhelm you?

by Gretchen | Aug 14, 2018 | Academic Coaching, blog, College Prep

Do you, or a student you love, struggle to keep a calendar? I’d like you to meet Sarah Weidman, one of my star Anti-Boring Approach™ Certified Coaches. It’s August, we’re all revving up for the new school year, AND I’m excited to show off the expertise of the coaches...
Is the Transition from Summer to School Year as Tortuous for You As It Is for Me?

Is the Transition from Summer to School Year as Tortuous for You As It Is for Me?

by Gretchen | Aug 10, 2018 | Academic Coaching

This article first appeared on Medium.com and you can read it here. I’m back from my month-long vacation in the great outdoors, and wow!! Transitioning back to work as an educator and academic coach has been a buggaboo.            ...
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