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• Tutorpedia Foundation event a success!

  February 21, 2012

  Thanks for joining us last Wednesday at For the Love of Education: A Conversation on Personalized Education! The energy at 111 Minna was truly inspiring and we enjoyed engaging members of the community in our discussion. Thanks to you, we were able to raise more than $13,000! This will help us provide 1-on-1 tutoring for students in need, regardless of their ability to pay.We appreciate your...
• February 2012 Auction Items

  February 15, 2012

  Here are all of the silent auction items you can expect to see at For the Love of Education: A Conversation on Personalized Education, tonight at 111 Minna! ItemDescriptionA’s Luxury SuiteEnjoy an Oakland A’s game with up to 17 friends in a luxury suite. Food and drink included!Las Vegas TripAn all-inclusive weekend for 2 at the beautiful, Wynn Las Vegas.Warriors Tickets5th...
• For the Love of Education: A Conversation on Personalizing Education

  January 11, 2012

  Join the Conversation on February 15th at 111 Minna! Tickets available at fortheloveofeducation.eventbrite.comOur Wednesday, February 15th fundraising event at 111 Minna Gallery from 6-9pm in downtown San Francisco will feature a panel conversation focusing on the most effective ways to personalize education for our students.Our list of speakers includes:Alan Lowenthal, State Senator and Chair of...
• 10 Bay Area Students Need Your Help Before December 31st

  November 23, 2011

  "No doubt [a tutor] will provide an encouraging spirit to those who have lost hope on these subjects. I hope they not only help me but teach me to muster all efforts to accomplish academic goals." - Rachel, 11th grade scholarship applicant"I am an unemployed parent. I have three other children and live off $1,000 monthly. I believe that all children deserve to have an opportunity to better their...
• How to Stay Involved in Your Child’s Education

  November 21, 2011

  Six Ways Parents Can Get Involved in Their Child’s Education at Home and at SchoolGuest Post by Tatyana KupermanParents are the central figures in the lives of their children. In fact, parents have the MOST important influence on their child’s education and achievement in school. Researchers who study effects of parental involvement on children’s education and student...
• Dan Pink on Motivation: Not as Predictable As You'd Think

  November 17, 2011

  What motivates us? The traditional answer is that we are motivated by incentives. In practice, for adults those incentives tend to be money, prestige, and material goods. For students they might include grades, admission to the college of their choice, a free weekend even.Last week, we stumbled upon an RSA Animate video adapted from Dan Pink's talk on motivation. In the talk, Dan exposes a...
• American Teacher: An Index

  November 8, 2011

  Percentage of students of color in US public schools: 35Percentage of teachers of color in US public schools: 15Percentage of male teachers in US public schools: 16Economic benefit, per student's lifetime earnings, of a good teacher: $20,000Economic benefit, per class, of a good teacher: $400,000Avg. starting, and ending, salary for US teachers: $37,000; $57,000Percentage of teachers in US who...
• It's College App Time!

  November 2, 2011

  For many the end of Halloween signifies the beginning of the big holiday season push. For us, however, and for millions of high school seniors, this time of year is connected to something even more important: college applications. Fall of senior year can be an incredibly stressful time in a student's life. Not only are seniors working hard to keep their grades up and score high marks on the SATs,...