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Many students and parents are experiencing anxiety over the start of the new school year  — the advent of the busier lifestyle, along with the new changes that ‘back to school’ time brings (new teachers, new classmates, new material) can all lead to increased stress.  Here are some practical strategies that can relieve back to… Continue reading →

The Importance of positive reinforcement in Student learning At Novastarprep, we realize that all of our students are shining stars! Nothing helps stars maintain their brilliance and clarity more than the self-confidence that can come from positive reinforcement. We all like to be encouraged and rewarded for our endeavors, and we realize the importance of… Continue reading →

Personalized Learning Helps Special-Needs Students Thrive I have worked for two local tutoring services that take vastly different approaches to teaching and learning—NovaStar Prep and a second company. Novastar provides students with a customized curriculum delivered by a highly qualified tutor in the comfort of their own home. The second company provides students with cookie-cutter… Continue reading →