On March 5, 2020, the Northshore School District in Bothell, WA announced that it would close all schools for up to 14 days due to coronavirus concerns. Coronavirus, or COVID-19, has become a growing concern for many individuals worldwide, including parents in the United States. In an effort to gauge current sentiment among this group, we surveyed 532 parents of K-12 students across the U.S. Their responses help to paint a clear picture of how coronavirus may impact American education in the near future.  How familiar are parents with the coronavirus, and what are their beliefs about it? Given the widespread media coverage of COVID-19, ... Read More About Schools and the Coronavirus: What We Found in a Survey of 500 Parents

With the spread of coronavirus (or COVID-19) leading to school closures near our Seattle office—as well as nationwide—we’re turning to our Live Learning Platform to help parents keep their students on track this spring.  As part of our Virtual School Day toolkit (launching mid-March), we’ll offer free adaptive self-study tools; live, online classes; and a variety of other educational resources to ensure that students have every opportunity to learn from home. But we want to hear from you about the kinds of educational resources that will help you and your student thrive during school closures in your area. We inv ... Read More About Varsity Tutors to Launch Virtual School Day Toolkit to Help with COVID-19 School Closures

Each year on March 14, many students celebrate Pi Day—Pi being the mathematical constant. Pi Day is a fun way to get students excited about math and engaged in projects that will encourage a deeper appreciation of the subject. Pi Day activities for kids can include arts and crafts, word games, and scavenger hunts. Activities like these can engage all members of your family and make for an educational and fun day.    Pi Day activity #1: Arts and crafts  One great way to engage your student this Pi Day is through arts and crafts. Art projects allow students to visualize what they’re learning about while having fun d ... Read More About 3 Pi Day Activities for Kids

You may notice the term “flow state” frequently mentioned in blogs and on radio shows, but what does it really mean? This relatively recent discovery has aroused the interest of business owners, students, and others who want to increase their chances of success. Flow state refers to a psychological state in which a person is totally concentrated on and dedicated to the activity at hand.   As a student or professional, it can be beneficial to understand how flow state can help promote success in your daily life. Keep reading to understand what flow state is and how it can help you in school or the workplace. What is flow stat ... Read More About What is Flow State (and How Can It Help You in School or the Workplace)?

Did your 4th or 5th grader attend our LEGO Stop Motion summer camp? If your child still has questions about class content, tutor Brianna B. has answers! Check out her guide to successfully creating a stop motion video: Necessary items for a professional stop motion video 1. Base plate   If you’re using LEGOs, set up a base plate on the flat surface where you’re filming. This will enable your LEGO characters to remain standing even when you aren’t holding them in place. Make sure the base plate is taped down. If it isn’t taped down, then the base plate will move around, causing excess motion throughout your ... Read More About Quick Reference Guide for Making a LEGO Stop Motion Video