Writing Is One of the Most Important Skills Students Learn in Elementary School, Here’s Why

By APlus on 7 February 20 Blog

Reading time: 3 mins When Albert Einstein went to Boston in 1921, he was confronted with a questionnaire that Thomas Edison was using to find employees. On this questionnaire Einstein noticed that applicants could simply look up some of the answers in a reference book. This prompted him to express an idea about the value…

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How Learning Debate and Presentation Skills Helps English Enrichment Program Students Succeed

By APlus on 12 March 19 Blog

The ability to communicate effectively is one of the most important skills that children can develop, which helps them navigate a variety of areas throughout their life. While they may excel at communicating themselves through writing or one-on-one conversations, it can be difficult when elements of public speaking are involved. Public speaking can be intimidating,…

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Effective Strategies From English Enrichment Class That Promote a Love of Reading

By APlus on 22 December 17 Blog

Bill Gates and Warren Buffett aren’t just two of the richest people on the planet – they are also voracious readers. Gates is known to read nearly a book a week throughout the year, and Buffett spends hours every day reading through a large number of newspapers and financial documents. Though their preferred reading materials…

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Effective Homework Strategies to Use in English & Math Enrichment Programs

By APlus on 6 October 17 Blog

For their ability to help students improve their grades and grow in confidence, enrichment programs for English and math are a great investment in your child’s future. While they do involve adding extra exercises and homework onto an existing workload at school, good homework strategies can make this easy to handle. Curious about what kinds…

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A Look at Elective Workshops Available to Scholars in Our Academic Enrichment Programs

By APlus on 21 July 17 Blog

After completing their morning classes, scholars in the ASC A+ full-day summer program can enjoy one of two options for afternoon programming. The first option, available to middle and high school students, involves spending the afternoon taking intensive classes in subjects like Writing and Public Speaking. These are great skill-training opportunities that can help scholars…

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