HayU Blog
We believe in the extraordinary importance of learning and teaching, both as these processes take place between our students and their tutors and as they evolve within our profession. Read on to learn more about what is happening in our tutoring sessions, in the most current education research, and in our communities—both within and beyond the Hayutin family.
Now viewing articles posted in 2020.
The Sound of Silence: How Active Listening Can Save the World
December 4th, 2020
Many of us have never heard of Edward Harkness, a philanthropist still lauded for financing one school’s institutional commitment to active...
Posted in: Parenting TipsColleague Spotlight: CK Curriculum Coaches
November 18th, 2020
Our founder Matthew Hayutin recently talked with two longtime allied colleagues, speech-language pathologist Carol Karp and licensed clinical psychologist Kristina Pappas, about their exciting new collaboration...
Posted in: Colleague SpotlightREADY, SET: FAMILY SYSTEMS CHECK ✓
October 23rd, 2020
Parenting has always been hard...in the best of times. In this brave new world of ours, we are flexing our muscles to adapt, attempting a growth...
Posted in: Parenting TipsRecipe Card Approach to Math
October 8th, 2020
Does your student perform well on daily math homework yet struggle with mixed review or cumulative exams? If so, a recipe card approach to math could be the perfect tool to help!
Posted in: Executive FunctionIn Virtual Solidarity
September 22nd, 2020
I still remember the day in early March when we took Hayutin fully virtual in a matter of two business days. No more knocking on doors or ringing doorbells for our local families...
Posted in: Virtual LearningDEIJ Challenges and Solutions for Independent Schools
September 8th, 2020
Matthew Hayutin and Professor Anndretta Lyle Wilson from the Department of Ethnic Studies at CSU East Bay (CSUEB) sat down to discuss Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice (DEIJ) challenges and solutions...
Posted in: Diversity, Equity & InclusionFinding Joy During Difficult Times
July 28th, 2020
Now more than ever, finding joy in our daily experiences may improve our quality of life and may maintain and enhance one's mental health. As many people are mired in...
Posted in: Parenting TipsStanding Together: Our Position on Racial Injustice
June 19th, 2020
As a mother, I am heartbroken.
As a citizen, I am outraged and ashamed.
As an educator, I am inspired….Posted in: Diversity, Equity & InclusionThis Summer Doesn’t Have To Be A Bummer
May 29th, 2020
Camps are closed. Vacation plans are postponed. How are we supposed to keep our kids engaged, much less balanced?
Posted in: Virtual LearningSilver Linings
April 24th, 2020
While we would never classify our teachers, school administrators and allied professionals as first responders in a pandemic, they are all very much on the front lines...
Posted in: Virtual Learning