Ugh! Do I Really Need to Study Over Winter Break?
No early-morning alarms, all-night study sessions, or trying to finish an assignment before the bell rings: the holidays are coming, along with a much-needed break.…
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Why Your Grades Don’t Always Match How Much You Know
You understand what the class is covering. You can explain the main ideas, follow the discussion, and maybe even explain it to another person. You’ve…
Bad Grade? Maybe You Need a Better Approach
Maya turned over the paper her teacher had handed her. Her stomach sank when she saw the barely passing test score. What happened? she wondered.…
How to Make Group Projects Work When You’re Not a “Group Project” Person
It’s the first day of the semester, and the teacher explains that part of your grade will be based on a group project. Everybody groans.…
Using AI for School… without Letting It Do the Work
Just within the last few years, AI tools have become part of everyday life for many high-school students. In fact, more than half of US…
How to Overcome Creative Blocks: Tips for Finding Inspiration
Everyone gets stuck sometimes. You may sit down to work on a project and suddenly have no idea what to do next. You may have…
Our Top 20 Hacks for Better Sleep
Getting enough sleep can be difficult when you have homework, activities, friends, family responsibilities, and plenty of reasons to stay up late. You do not…
How to Build a Healthy Sleep Routine for Better Focus and Energy
Sleep is one of the most important parts of a healthy lifestyle, yet it is often one of the first things students sacrifice. Between homework,…
Why It’s Okay Not to Be Okay: Normalizing Conversations About Mental Health in High School
High school can be an exciting time, but it can also be stressful. Students may worry about grades, friendships, family expectations, college, jobs, and what…
The Best Apps for High School Students to Improve Productivity and Study Efficiency
Technology often gets a bad reputation in school. Phones and tablets can certainly become distractions, but they can also be powerful learning tools when used…