Today’s students are spending more time on homework than they did 30 years ago, according to available surveys. But are they reaping the benefits? American students still lag behind their international peers, ranking 17th in reading, 23rd in science, and 31st in math according to the most recent results of the Program for International Student Assessment. Rather than "just getting it done" … [Read more...]
RITES Named 2012 Top-Rated Nonprofit
In 2012, Rhode Island Tutorial & Educational Services, Inc. (RITES) had the honor of being recognized as a top-rated nonprofit organization by GreatNonprofits. This designation was awarded due to the five-star reviews that RITES received from parents, donors, professional colleagues, volunteers, and clients served.GreatNonprofits collects reviews from "people who have been touched by a … [Read more...]
Is Your Child Struggling to Learn to Read?
Did you know that 17-20% of children have difficulty reading? Recent research from the National Reading Panel has shown that with most children this difficulty is not due to lack of intelligence or desire to learn. The problem often lies in a child’s inability to understand individual sounds. As with speaking, many children learn this important skill naturally. However, those who do not … [Read more...]
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