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Education is constantly evolving. New policies, curricula and research studies are circulated everyday, and it can be difficult to figure out what’s relevant and important. Since so much of our information today is gathered online, we’ve created a digital space for educators and learners to exchange ideas, news and other related content.

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FAQ - English & Grammar

How to use a dash -- Hyphen vs Em-Dash vs En-Dash

The dash is one of those punctuation marks that many people have seen throughout their lives but have probably given little thought about how it’s really supposed to be used.

Scott Laughlin
Scott Laughlin
Updated May 17, 2024
Education

Substitute teachers keep schools running. Here are the best ways schools can attract more amid the shortage.

HeyTutor analyzed survey data from Red Rover to break down the factors substitute teachers prioritize when deciding whether or not to take an assignment at a school.

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Heytutor Support
Updated May 17, 2024
FAQ - English & Grammar

What Is Alliteration? Examples of Alliteration

What is alliteration? Get the definition and examples, and learn more about the difference between alliteration, consonance, and assonance.

Andrew Miller
Andrew Miller
Updated May 17, 2024
Education

How teacher shortages are affecting K-12 schools across the country

HeyTutor outlined five ways pandemic-related teacher shortages are affecting K-12 schools across the U.S.

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Heytutor Support
Updated May 17, 2024
FAQ - Math

How to Calculate Square Footage

Square footage is the measurement of space that covers an area. It’s often used to determine the amount of floor space in a home. Knowing the square footage also comes in handy during painting, tiling

Scott Laughlin
Scott Laughlin
Updated May 17, 2024
FAQ - Math

How to Calculate Percentage Error

A percentage error provides an easy-to-understand measure of error margins. It lets you know how big an error is.

Scott Laughlin
Scott Laughlin
Updated May 17, 2024
Education

Schools got $190B to counter the pandemic's effect on student learning—Here's how they spent it

The COVID-19 relief funds to schools are coming to a close. HeyTutor cited data from the Department of Education to determine how much states spent.

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Heytutor Support
Updated May 17, 2024
Education

The Most and Least Stressed Out Cities in America

Americans are stressed out. According to a recent Gallup poll, 79 percent of Americans experience stress sometimes or frequently throughout the day.

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Heytutor Blog
Updated May 17, 2024
FAQ - Math

How to Calculate GPA

Your grade point average, or GPA, is an integral part of your experience at school. It’s something that students and teachers have to deal with.

Scott Laughlin
Scott Laughlin
Updated May 17, 2024
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