Going “back-to-school” before you technically have to go “back-to-school” may not be the most thrilling idea, but taking an online English writing course this summer is one of the most flexibl...
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Be your own Summer Writing Tutor
The quick switch to online learning at the end of the last school year threw everyone for a loop. You probably found yourself in uncharted territory, questioning the viability of grades, status of sta...
Secret Student Resources: AI Tutors & Online Writing Centers
Writing centers are a fixture on university campuses, in many high schools, and as stand-alone tutoring centers. It’s common knowledge that their existence is to help students who want (or need)...
Writing an AP English Essay…or any essay!
Now that the Spring 2020 SAT® and ACT® exams are officially cancelled, students are left wondering what this means for the AP® English Literature and Composition / English Language and Composition ...
The Hardest Part of Writing is Getting Started
Ecree expands their AI-powered writing support platform to include a new intelligent writing assistant feature that guides students through every step of the writing process. DURHAM, N.C. (March 30, 2...
Top 5 FAQs when Coronavirus Closes School
Chances are you’ve discussed plans with teachers or received an email from your district superintendent or college president on what to expect when schools close because of coronavirus. While we...
Is using technology for school cheating?
Plagiarism is no joke. Some studies conclude that more than two-thirds of students will cheat at least once during high school and/or college. As a result, schools are on high alert, spending more t...
Writing a College Scholarship Essay
The thick envelopes with good news and glossy brochures have started to arrive and you’re ecstatic about landing a spot at that dream school. You have every right to be proud and revel in your accom...
Master the ACT Essay
The ACT is coming up and getting a good writing score is critical to your college future (as if you didn’t already know that). In general, standardized tests like the ACT have two main writing&...
How Teachers Grade my Paper
I’ve graded almost 30,000 essays in my 25 years as a teacher in nearly every subject area. In order to keep my sanity and get through that work, I (and every other teacher) must rely on a defined pr...