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How to Study Effectively at Home

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From siblings who want to play games to video games that want to be played, there are lots of distractions for students trying to keep up with school from home. Studying smarter is more effective than studying hard, and we’re here to help…
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Creating the Right Study Environment

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Your surroundings have a big impact on how well you learn. Your study environment — whether you’re in a small or large room, a loud or a quiet one, even a blue or a red one — can change your emotions, thoughts, and focus. That means that…

The Best 10 Summer Study Tips

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When you think of summer break, you probably imagine sunshine, beaches, and sleeping in—not study sessions. But with the right balance, summer is also the perfect time to sharpen your skills, boost your grades, and prepare for upcoming…

#C2Teachers: Why We Love Our Students

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In honor of National Teacher Appreciation Week, C2 Education has been taking extra steps to show all our #C2Teachers just how grateful we are for everything that they do. This week, we asked some of our teachers about their experiences at…
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Screens and Teens: How Social Media Affects Learning

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As the world becomes more connected through social media, teenagers are more distracted than ever. They have instant access to the thoughts and feelings of friends and strangers and often this is more intriguing than any other subject at hand.…
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College Football, Academics, and Affordability

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Did you know that the anniversary of the first official intercollegiate football game was this week? On November 6, 1869, Rutgers beat Princeton in the first of a two-game matchup. Princeton beat Rutgers a week later. This was the birth of college…
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What to Do With Your Leftover Jack-O-Lanterns

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Halloween is now behind us, and the country is littered with soon-to-be-rotting pumpkins. Before you toss your soggy jack-o-lantern in the trash, check out these alternatives: If your pumpkin has been carved and sat out for more than 24 hours,…
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Why A Messy Room Might Do Lasting Harm

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You walk into your teen’s messy room and wonder if perhaps a dirty laundry bomb has gone off. The floor is practically invisible beneath piles of laundry, books, papers, and dishes. The bed is unmade and the desk is covered in clutter. The…
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So You Think You Know: The Star Spangled Banner

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Many people have forgotten the story of our national anthem – a true shame because it is a uniquely interesting tale. Common Misconceptions About “The Star Spangled Banner”: The song was written during the Revolutionary War. …