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Elena Nasar ’27, member of the Teen Advisory Board, operates the drop-in tutoring booth on Thursday afternoons where she helps students in grades two through five with math and language arts.

Westport Library institutes drop-in tutoring program for elementary students

Charlotte Berner ’25, Staff Writer March 28, 2023

It isn’t a rare occurrence to hear about a Staples student who turns to a tutor to help with an upcoming test or a hard homework assignment. It’s easy enough for them, as they can facetime a tutor,...

Some students choose to take the ACT on top of the required SAT, as it is a differently structured test and can play to certain strengths the SAT does not.

Standardized testing culture jumpstarts an early start in preparations

Mia Kirkorsky ’24, Business Manager March 20, 2023

It is not uncommon at Staples to see students as young as sophomores getting tutoring for standardized testing. Test culture has changed significantly in the past 20 years. Particularly after the passing...

The use of tutors should not be criticized

The use of tutors should not be criticized

Bailey Blaikie ’19 December 10, 2018

The use of tutors has become a topic of discussion throughout the Staples hallways, usually with a negative connotation. Some state that students take advantage of their tutors and have them do their work...

New Nerds on Demand Tutoring Company Flourishes

New Nerds on Demand Tutoring Company Flourishes

October 27, 2016

By: Megan Doyle '18 A new tutoring company has emerged from the minds of four students at Staples High School. The company, called Nerds on Demand Tutoring, specializes in subjects including math, science,...

Students Offer to Help Others at the Caroline House

Students Offer to Help Others at the Caroline House

October 18, 2016

By: Ashton Dedona '17 The Caroline House allows under educated students to receive the opportunity to learn. A lot of Staples’ students have been spending some of their time at this organization in...

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Online Tutoring Grows in Popularity

March 9, 2010
Rather than spending loads of money on tutors, some students are using alternative tutors online for a smaller price.
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