The Holston Perspective

Many schools are once again requiring SAT or ACT scores from applicants. Learn why standardized college admission tests still matter.

Students are overwhelmed, partly because they’re too busy. Online education creates more time for the extracurricular activities they love.

Students needing to take a course over the summer should consider the pros and cons of taking their summer course online.

Second semester of Junior year is often the most challenging academic time for students in high school. As a former college admissions officer, I compiled a list of my top tips to share with you!

In recognition of National Mentoring Month, we’ll highlight how young people can benefit from having a mentor, and share ways to get connected with one!

Educational thought leader Megan O’Reilly Palevich has been appointed executive director of Holston Academy, an online private school for grades 6-12.

In recent years, online tutoring has gained immense popularity among students and parents. With the advancement of technology, it has become an effective and efficient way of providing academic support to students of all ages. But what is the difference between online tutoring and high-dosage tutoring? Can they be one in the same?

The COVID-19 pandemic had a substantial impact on everyone, young and old. While we have yet to understand some of the future impacts, the current impacts are becoming increasingly clear amongst K-12 students.

If you’ve been researching schools for your child, chances are you’ve seen the words personalized, individualized, and customized used all over! These words are essentially interchangeable, and indicate that the school you’re researching does something in the way of tailoring their students’ learning experiences based on their educational needs.