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As lifelong education experts, we will explore news, emerging issues, and will interview experts on all things education, ranging from study habits and focus, testing and college planning, to nutrition, sleep, and mental health. We are the go-to channel for what parents need to know to raise healthy, empowered, and more focused students balancing academic wellbeing with better grades, increased test scores, and readiness for applying to and achieving at the best-fitting colleges and beyond.
Episodes
Monday Sep 21, 2020
Monday Sep 21, 2020
Today’s focal point: tips to prevent student burnout and promote a semester of lasting motivation, drive, and learning. Hi, I’m Dr. Tony Di Giacomo from Novella Prep and this is A Novel Take.
Friday Sep 18, 2020
Friday Sep 18, 2020
This week in education, we’ll cover how test-optional admissions will change the game for applicants this fall, Big 10’s decision reversal to play college football, and New York City schools’ last-minute shifts to their reopening timeline. Hi, I’m Dr. Tony Di Giacomo from Novella Prep and this is A Novel Take.
Saturday Sep 05, 2020
Saturday Sep 05, 2020
Today’s focal point: how your student can make the most of a college visit, without setting foot on campus. Hi, I’m Dr. Tony Di Giacomo from Novella Prep and this is A Novel Take.
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
Today’s focal point: common misconceptions and three essential components to consider when it comes to selecting the right school district for you and your family. Hi, I’m Dr. Tony Di Giacomo from Novella Prep and this is A Novel Take.
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
Today’s focal point: from fluctuating reopening plans to likely changes in international student populations, we’ll break down how to approach and succeed in a semester unlike any other. Hi, I’m Dr. Tony Di Giacomo from Novella Prep and this is A Novel Take.
Friday Aug 07, 2020
Friday Aug 07, 2020
This week in education, New York State’s latest reopening plans, how the pandemic may be hindering your student’s mental health, and how students receiving accommodations may be disproportionately impacted by online learning. Hi, I’m Dr. Tony Di Giacomo from Novella Prep and this is A Novel Take.