The public library in Sudbury, Ontario, has teamed up with a therapy dog group to give some kids a chance to read to a furry friend. Monique Roy, the Greater Sudbury Public Library‘s children’s librarian, is a dog lover herself and has owned a therapy dog. She had been looking for a way to combine […]
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“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires” — William A. Ward Share with us an inspiring teacher story by placing a comment below.
Every once in a while, someone sends me something absolutely incredible that defies description. Today’s blog post is about an article on teenage brains. It is so erudite and engaging I am not even going to attempt to summarise it. If you are a teenager or the parent of a teenager, I promise you it’s […]
The educational system today has less and less influence on students than ever before. The infiltration of technology (Google) and communication modalities (Smartphones and Facebook) are destroying the traditional boundaries of school (discipline) and the ‘outside world’. When I was in school I studied and ‘focused’. I am not advocating that all technological progress is […]
LAST month, two kindergarten classes at the Blue School were hard at work doing what many kindergartners do: drawing. One group pursued a variation on the self-portrait. “That’s me thinking about my brain,” one 5-year-old-girl said of her picture. Down the hall, children with oil pastels in hand were illustrating their emotions, mapping where they […]
If you think you’ve got problems – think again. Watch this video and see how perseverance and commitment pay off – for someone who really wants it. It’s not enough to “want it” – you need to be willing to do whatever it takes – sometimes literally!
I stumbled across an article that said Mark Wahlberg is going to get his high school diploma. What does it tell you when a multi-millionaire actor wants a high school diploma? It means there is value in getting one. This is a man who’s seen more of the world than most and experienced things to […]
If you are struggling to learn a new subject, it might be because of your learning style. I cover this in detail in my study guide in detail, but one of our readers offers this great inspirational story that might help you. Hi Marc, I was helping Fred with his upcoming “electricity” exam last evening. […]
Yale grad’s final essay gets new life after her unexpected death This undated photo released by the Keegan family shows Marina, a 22-year-old Yale graduate, who penned her life’s lessons in a final column for the Yale Daily News. She died just days after commencement. But the words of her work, “The Opposite of Loneliness,” […]
We recently announced the new Audio Book version of our bestselling study guide: Get The Best Grades With The Least Amount Of Effort. We’ve just uploaded the free sample to the product page and it’s yours for free, no opt-in or email required. We believe you’ll realise you need to get it so you stop […]
“A students know they get graded on performance. C students think they get graded based on effort.” – Dr Marc Dussault
We’ve all been in that place when we wonder if all the hard work and sacrifices are worth it. Click on the hyperlink to have a look at this Infographic on US Education statistics. If that doesn’t convince you, maybe you need to know the real value of a degree. <- click here for a […]
If you’re wondering where all your money goes, look no further. Today’s infographic shows you where the average student’s money’s going. Click on the image to enlarge!
Today’s post is quick and to the point because The Economist Magazine recently reported that 75% of student time is used for socialising, recreation and sleeping and only 7% for studying. It’s no mystery why so many students are struggling to get good grades. Stop reading this and get back to your books!!!!
There is a dialogue in the comments to a recent blog post I wanted to draw your attention to… Click on the hyperlink to read the thread. You can add to the discussion! http://www.get-better-grades.com/blog/being-smart-can-make-you-stupid/
Here is another student with two great questions. One of the answers might just surprise you. We receive emails from all 4 corners of the world, testimonials and stories that reflect the wide appeal my study book, accelerated learning and speed reading courses are having on students of all ages. Hello Marc! I’m a 16 […]
This blog is all about helping you get better grades with the least amount of effort. One of our sponsors is http://www.StudyFinder.com.au. I thought I would introduce you to them, just in case you’d like to access up-to-date information for Australian students, in one convenient location. What is Studyfinder? Some of the biggest key issues […]
Simply stated, most students struggle in school because they don’t know how they learn, In Chapter 1 of my worldwide bestselling study book, I explain step-by-step how you can determine what learning style you have so you can stop wasting countless hours staring at your books, frustrated because nothing’s making sense and you can’t remember […]
