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Practical advice, expert guidance, and structured study methods to help you navigate the academic journey with confidence.

The Value of Education

Receiving a basic education is considered by many to be a fundamental human right. Likewise, many people would say it is essential for the exercise of all other human rights. Education provides individual freedom, empowerment and yields important benefits. It is a powerful tool by which economically and socially marginalized individuals can lift themselves out of poverty and participate fully as citizens. Education helps to stimulate our minds and it can mold inquisitive minds into intellectuals. So, it is a foundation of our society. Further learning can take the intellect to another level by providing a greater understanding of the world around us. It informs the very essence of our actions. What we do is what we know and have learned, either through instruction or through observation. So education is a path that can carry us to greatness. It is one of the most important pillars of society because without

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Help Your Youngsters Maintain Friendships During the Pandemic

In the best of times, tween friendships are tricky and shifting, inevitably hitting snags. Being cut off from peers during the pandemic leave some feeling left out or bullied online or an open target for gossip. Phyllis Fagell, a psychotherapist, school counselor and author of Middle School Matters, provides insights into what your child may be experiencing or feeling with concrete approaches you can use to help your tweens and teens during this period of social isolation and long after. Under the best of circumstances, middle schoolers have to navigate a complex social landscape. They care deeply about their friends, but their empathy is developing, they’re insecure, and they’re still learning how to self-regulate and interpret non-verbal cues. They’re also in the throes of puberty, maturing at wildly different rates, and engaging with well-meaning but equally unskilled peers. As the pandemic and social distancing add a new layer of stress,

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Online Tutoring at Gold Star Tutors

At Gold Star Tutors we provide high quality online tutoring to students in Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics or ESL using Zoom. Do you or a loved one struggle with assignments, quizzes, midterms, tests or exams? We specialize in helping the student understand the material so they can complete their assignments, prepare for tests and exams. We will help you: Improve Your Knowledge through One-on-One HelpMeet Learning Objectives Easier and EarlierKeep up-to-date with homework assignmentsAce quizzes, tests, mid-terms and exams. The benefits you’ll receive from our tutoring service are: Higher grades on your report cardsIncreased confidence and self-EsteemBetter opportunities for your future We can also you prepare to score higher in the math portion of the GMAT, GRE, or SAT. Let us help you get your gold star…or certificate, diploma or degree. Contact us at info@goldstartutors.com

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WHY Gold Star Tutors is

Your Best Choice for Private Tutoring in Victoria, BC

Choosing the right tutor can make all the difference in a student’s academic journey. Here’s why Gold Star Tutors is trusted for private tutoring in Victoria, BC:

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