While some kids dread the end of summer, many parents look forward to the reduced parental obligations that school offers. Here's a breakdown of some of the local schools and their start dates: Seattle Public Schools 9/6 Bellevue Schools 8/31 Seattle Prep 8/25 Lakeside Upper 9/6, Middle 9/7 Bush 9/7 For questions about the test or tutoring, send us an email schuyler@tutor...

Lakeside is opening up its new Downtown School in fall of 2018. It will be located in lower Queen Anne just a couple blocks from the Seattle Center. More details here.

The weather has turned for the better, signalling the end of the school year is near. For kids in Seattle Public Schools, the last day of school is June 26. Originally planned from to be on the 23rd, the snow day in February pushed out the end of the year. Sometimes the summer can feel busier than the regular year. Summer camps, summer classes and sports usually keep kids busy. Math is one ...

2018/2019 exam update: Locations and dates will be available in August The ISEE is an entrance exam for independent schools for students ranging from elementary to high school (four different levels: grades 2-4, 5-6, 7-8 and grades 9-12). There are online and in person opportunities to take the exam so take a look at https://www.erblearn.org/services/isee-overview for more info. Lyra Lyra is ...

Scholarship for those who have had adversity studying math The Seattle Tutoring Services Math Scholarship was created to recognize the struggles of students in math courses and encourage students to forge a more successful path. As a math tutor, I realize studying math isn’t always fun. Getting stuck on homework problems, failing class, and struggling to get satisfactory standardized test scor...

Parents of students who struggle in math sometimes wonder about learning disabilities. Does my child have ADHD, dyslexia or some other disability hindering their learning? A lesser known issue is dyscalculia, an obstacle to learning mathematics. The symptoms range from difficulty recalling math facts, rules and procedures, to unconsciously substituting one number for another. For a brief intro, ch...

Congratulations to Chad E. from Utah State U. in winning the 2016 Seattle Tutoring Services Math Scholarship! "This scholarship will help me to progress to my future goals. I'm very grateful for this opportunity!" -Chad E. The essay contest is offered every year to recognize the struggles of students in math courses and encourage them to chart a new and more successful path.