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What is the ideal amount of time for students to spend in school? Some experts say more time in school is the key to providing students with a successful education. The average school day in the US is between 6 and 7 hours per day, usually from around 8:00 am until somewhere around 2:00 pm. […]
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School can be overwhelming! Tests, quizzes, and projects can pile up very quickly, leaving some students to cram material the night before, not study at all, or break down because of the mounting stress. At times it seems like teachers and professors forget that we are taking more than just their class, and it seems
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Do you automatically reach for your headphones when you start to study? A recent study found that 92% of people say they listen to music at least sometimes while they are working or studying. In fact, about 45% of people said they do this all the time. You may plug in your headphones to block
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Sometimes, studying can seem tricky. Even if you’ve gotten enough sleep, have all the materials you need, and take your scheduled breaks, it can be difficult to reach your goals. It doesn’t have to be complicated, though. Developing habits and routines that work for you is crucial. Here’s a list of solid habits to make
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It probably won’t come as a shock to anyone to learn that sleep is important. We’ve all felt the negative effects of not getting enough sleep; a restless night can derail your productivity for the whole day. Most people, especially students, are quick to sacrifice a good night’s sleep, especially when they have a project
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We all know that in order to be productive, you need to eliminate distractions, keep your head down, and power through until the project is done… right? Well, not really. While many people assume that more breaks equal less productivity, research has actually shown the opposite may be true. It won’t come as a shock
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Learning self-control is one of the most important parts of growing up, right? We’re always trying to teach our kids how important it is not to let their feelings get the best of them. A lot of the time, though, when we try to reinforce self-control, we’re actually missing an opportunity to teach something much
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Absences happen to the best of students. People get sick, must travel with their families, or have important events that they must attend. Missing school is something that must be avoided, but when it inevitably happens, it is important that students make sure they do everything they can to recover well. Being absent from school
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Students learn many types of skills in school. From algebra to history, school is a constant onslaught of information and its application, but much of the information that students learn in school will not be applied much in everyday life beyond their time in the classroom. The most important things that a student learns while
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Technology has taken over the classroom in recent years. Many schools use tablets or laptops in the classroom to help foster technological skills and increase engagement in the classroom. However, tech in the classroom has a host of problems, including increased distractibility and more instances of cheating. Below, is a pros and cons list of
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