Evan Weinberger

Unconventional Study Tips That Actually Work Every student wants to study more effectively. But what if some of the most common advice is actually holding students back? Cognitive science has something to say about that. In recent years, researchers have uncovered a set of study techniques that directly contradict traditional study habits. These approaches might […]

How to Actually Work on a Summer Packet (and Learn Something) The final bell rings, and students sprint into summer with every intention of forgetting school for a while. Until—somewhere in their backpack or Google Drive—they find it: the summer packet. Math practice sheets. Reading logs. Review questions. Maybe even an essay assignment. Most students

How to Build a Personal Study Guide Pre-made study guides rarely work. When a student downloads a pre-made guide or borrows one from a classmate, they’re often skipping the most important, most helpful part of studying: deconstructing and reassembling the material. Copy-pasting bullet points might feel efficient, but it robs students of the chance to

Leading Group  Projects Group projects are a rite of passage in school, and not always a welcome one. The phrase alone can cause eye-rolls, groans, or that quiet internal panic of, “Guess I’ll end up doing all the work again.” But it doesn’t have to be that way. Studies have consistently shown that collaborative learning

Taking notes during a lecture is just the starting line. Many students scribble down everything they hear, shut their notebooks once class ends, and then only revisit these notes when a quiz or final exam is looming. This passive approach may record information, but it rarely leads to true understanding. In reality, the real work—and

Most students experience the same routine after a major test: they glance at the score, feel either relieved or discouraged, and then promptly move on. Perhaps the test paper ends up buried in a pile of notes or slips to the bottom of a backpack, never to be consulted again. Yet this moment—right after receiving

We offer one-on-one academic and coaching services to hundreds of students each year. This kind of academic support can be one of the most effective ways to boost academic performance. But academic coaching is a two-party endeavor. If students understand the short-term goals of each session and the long-term goals of the process, everyone benefits.

Imagine watching your teenager hover over their textbooks for hours, never really starting or finishing anything. Or picture your middle-schooler insisting they’re “about to study” but getting sidetracked by snacks, pets, notifications, or something on TV. It can be frustrating to see them spinning their wheels when you know they have the potential to excel.

Have you ever watched a student highlight entire pages of a textbook, only to forget the material the next day? Or perhaps you’ve seen your teenager scribble pages of disorganized notes and never look at them again. Effective note-taking can feel like a mystery. Yet research and experience show that the way we write down

Writing as a Learning Skill Students often see writing as a means to an end. They are either good writers or not good writers; it’s simply an assessment. However, writing serves a much deeper purpose—it is a powerful tool for thinking through complex material. While a student’s writing might form the basis for assessments, it