Cause For Alarm: US Ranks at Bottom of Industrialized Nations in Math
A recent article on the Hechinger Report states that “the math achievement of American high school students in 2015 fell for the second time in a row in a major international benchmark, pushing the U.S. down to the bottom half of 72 nations who participate in the international ‘Program for International Student Assessment’ or PISA.” […]
Rolling Applications at Math & English Learning Centers Throughout New York
By Ruchi Nagar, Education Director FasTrackids, Rego Park, Queens FasTracKids centers throughout New York have been providing dedicated educational excellence for over thirteen years. These centers offer a unique combination of science and gifted & talented programs, fun educational summer camps, and academic Math & English tutoring afterschool and on the weekend to help students perform at an […]
Beyond Academic Tutoring: Developing Your Child’s Communication Skills
In addition to exposing children to 12 academic areas, our focus on developing the 5 c’s of learning is what sets our program apart from all other early childhood programs. Creativity Communication Collaboration Critical Thinking Confidence These are otherwise known as the FasTracKids Advantages. The same skills are also part of what it takes […]
Developing the Da Vinci Mind in Children with FasTracKids
Leonardo Da Vinci was viewed as one of the most brilliant minds in recorded history. At the moment of birth, every child has greater potential intelligence than Da Vinci ever used. Many of us refer to Leonardo da Vinci in our presentations to parents. He is still considered one of the world’s greatest thinkers with unparalleled […]
Back to Basics – Is Multitasking A Threat to Education?
We’re living in a time where “do more with less” ideology reigns supreme – but is it working for us in the long run? Are our New York City students losing the ability to focus and process relevant information? Have we placed too much faith in online and digital learning solutions? Proper online learning programs […]
Modern Education’s Place in Today’s World
Parents from all over NYC are contacting us at FasTracKids expressing concern over traditional education systems. Parents claim their children no longer have interest in communicating, having meaningful conversations, or reading. All they want to do is play with electronic gadgets and consume media. We’re here to emphasize that communication and parent teacher roles in […]