5 Overlooked Reading Comprehension Benefits
Reading comprehension is the most important academic fundamental, with immeasurable benefits. Some reading...
Should You Take the SAT Test or ACT Test and When?
The ACT or SAT is not required to get admitted to a great college, including the University of California schools....
Improve Your Child’s Academic Confidence
Academic confidence distinguishes the top students from everyone else. At Lafayette Academy, we do whatever we can to...
Does Your Child Have Learning Disabilities or Challenges?
When students struggle in school, they're stressed and they lose confidence. Most students benefit from individualized...
A Leadership Perspective from Cal
Most admissions officers consider "leadership" when they evaluate applicants to their colleges and universities. We...
Love of Learning
How to Nurture Your Children's Love of Learning “Tell me, and I forget. Teach me, and I remember. Involve me, and I...
Learning Styles Matter
Do you know your child's preferred learning style? Each of your children age 12 or older should complete a learning...
The Curse of Low Expectations
Because we are not an “every child needs to attend an Ivy League school” learning center, we try to avoid alarmist...
Lafayette Academy & Honors Students
How To Get On An Honors Student Path in Middle School Who isn't proud to have honors students in...
Academic Self-Confidence & Optimism
Amazon sells over 100,000 books on "parenting." Think about that for a second: over 100,000 books to help us become...
Help With Test Anxiety
Is your child suffering from test anxiety? It can be difficult to tell if your child has this problem. Kids that have...
Tutoring to Each Student’s Learning Style & Ability Level
Lafayette Academy is Lamorinda's most trusted learning center. We personalize all of our programs, including SAT and...
