Final exams can feel stressful for almost any student. But for teens who have been struggling during the semester, that pressure can build quickly. Many parents don’t realize how much their student is struggling until grades begin to slip or confidence takes a hit. The good news is that there… Read more
Many of us are chronically online and tethered to our smartphones. I’m guilty of checking my email on dog walks, or texting while watching a TV program. I add (and then delete) addictive games, and start negotiating what time I’ll put my phone down before bed. If adults are grappling… Read more
How 1-to-1 Learning Helps Students Catch Up and Move Ahead Even five years after COVID-19 first disrupted schools, many students are still struggling to reach pre-pandemic levels of achievement. A recent article in Education Week highlighted sobering news: reading has inched closer to recovery, but math performance remains significantly behind…. Read more
Back in 2018, we shared our excitement about a brand new teen space coming to Issaquah: The Garage, A Teen Cafe. We believed then, as we do now, that teens deserve a safe, welcoming place where they can be fully themselves, no strings attached. Today, The Garage is a vibrant,… Read more
(updated May 6, 2026) When summer school emails from local school districts begin, Academy families should know they have another option: flexible, one-to-one summer school and credit recovery in Issaquah and Sammamish. Instead of being locked into a fixed schedule, students can complete courses on their own timeline, whether that’s… Read more
Is your family considering summer school, but worrying that it’ll ruin your summer plans? Good news – summer school doesn’t have to be stressful! One-to-one summer classes at Pacific Learning Academy help students push themselves forward academically by recovering credits from last year or jumping ahead for next year, all… Read more
How Tutoring Can Dig Your Child Out of an Academic Slump Parents are worried and students have been frustrated that the return to school last fall didn’t end up being the academic catch-up they had hoped for. Ongoing pandemic precautions, Covid-19 illness, and lack of continuity have disrupted “the plan”… Read more
Whether your college start is in a different state, a new campus, or at home! Some students start dreaming about college as early as middle school, or even earlier if it’s a topic that comes up often in their family. It’s a jump to adulthood, a chance to pursue academic… Read more
How to Stay Motivated When Learning Feels Hard In a typical classroom, motivation is partly built into the structure. A teacher is guiding the lesson. Other students are working around you. There are bells, schedules, and assignments that keep the momentum going. But learning doesn’t always happen in or out… Read more
Readers of this blog will already know about Spaced Learning Practice, which tells you when to study. Distribute your time over days and weeks and you’ll not only retain your learning past the exam date, but you’ll have spent less time studying over time. A major tenant of Spaced Learning Practice… Read more
