June 20, 2013

DIY Digital Learning Using Khan Academy and Brightstorm

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In today’s day and age, technology has become a central part of the education process. Students of all ages have access to a plethora of knowledge and resources via the Internet. Some organizations have made it their mission to make online learning as easy as possible for students by creating user-friendly sites with instructional videos  read more…

Deciding Whether To Major In Accounting? Is CPA (Certified Public Accounting) The Only Way?

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Written by Liora Scher, Math and Accounting Simply put, No. Although traditionally people think CPA when they think accounting in fact a major in accounting sets you up for a multitude of careers. Here is a list of some other job options for an accounting major: Consultant Internal Audit Compliance Analyst Financial Analyst Real Estate  read more…

Summer Seminars for Teachers

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The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History is offering Summer Seminars for Teachers of Social Studies, English, Language Arts, and American Studies, and School Librarians. Full-time K-12 history and English language arts teachers are invited to apply for the Gilder Lehrman Institute’s renowned Teacher Seminars. Led by eminent historians and held at major educational and  read more…

How To Use Real World Examples To Make Math Interesting And Applicable

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Written By Keren Bolter, Math and Chemistry Why do so many students lack interest when it comes to learning math? One student told me that she might have a more intense passion for learning subjects like pre-algebra and geometry if she thought that she would actually need to use what she learned later in life.  read more…

Financial Literacy and Money Class with Suze Orman

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At My Learning Springboard, we encourage and help families to engage in financial conversations with their children. As part of our enrichment teaching and private tutoring services, we provide business and finance tutors that work with students to demystify financial topics and to coach or mentor students on independent study, whether that’s a mock stock  read more…

Learning About Retirement Savings From Young Ages

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CNNMONEY ran an article this week called, “Super Young Retirement Savers.”  The article featured six teens and young adults who have all been saving for retirement since they were as young as 10 years old. They learned the importance of developing responsible personal finance behaviors from a young age and, that in today’s world, they must  read more…

Enrichment Opportunities in Writing, Art, Math, Statistics, History, and Finance

While My Learning Springboard’s faculty offers expertise with academic support, test preparation, homework help, and application essays, our faculty really loves to do so much more!  From enrichment teachers to subject matter experts to mentors, we are passionate about helping students to explore new learning opportunities, to engage in authentic work, and to discover the joy of independent study. Sure, prizes are nice and  read more…

New York Fashion Week, Spring 2012

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It might seem odd to talk about New York Fashion Week on an education blog, but it makes perfectly good sense. Fashion is an incredible art form and a great conversation topic, especially if you understand the business (my wife is a fashion publicist and I’ve had a crash course). At My Learning Springboard, we have  read more…

Learning Concierge ®

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At My Learning Springboard, we develop unique solutions for unique learners, and we especially love a challenge! If you don’t see exactly what you’re looking for on our site, we’ll help to create something unique for you and your family. Our Learning Concierge ® service brings together subject matter experts and curriculum specialists to develop customized programs for individuals or  read more…

Business and Finance for Kids, Teens and Beyond

Finance for Tweens and Beyond

Entrepreneurship, bank accounts, credit cards, budgeting, accounting, valuation, derivatives…whoa! Finance enrichment teachers at My Learning Springboard make seemingly advanced topics accessible for students of all ages curious about business, economics, and financial management. Whether your child is interested in learning how credit cards work, creating a personal budget, developing a business model, or learning stock trading  read more…

Why the Need for Enrichment Education?

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Enrichment education is for everyone! Enrichment education is a self-directed means for learners of all ages to explore curiosities, hobbies, or new skills. Enrichment education is lifelong learning; it’s learning for the sake of learning. Why? Because it’s fun! Do you ever think about learning to paint, play the guitar, speak Mandarin, develop a business  read more…

Voted Best Specialty Tutors By New York Magazine 2011

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Finding someone to assist with straightforward math or reading problems isn’t that difficult, but for more specialized support, many parents swear by My Learning Springboard, a network of tutors with a notably wide range of expertise. In addition to standard SAT prepping and curriculum assistance, offerings include bar mitzvah cramming sessions, weekend art appreciation, and  read more…