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Understanding Text Structures, Style, and Context: Implications for Elementary Reading Instruction

This article examines the fundamental elements of text comprehension—structure, style, and context—and their role in elementary reading development. Drawing on empirical research in literacy education, this paper explores how explicit instruction in text structures enhances comprehension, how stylistic awareness supports

Hypercuriosity in a Modern Context

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has traditionally been conceptualized as a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by deficits in attention, impulse control, and hyperactivity. This article proposes an alternative framework that views ADHD not as a deficit but as an evolutionary mismatch between ancestrally

Why Academic Coaching Is Important

In today’s competitive educational landscape, providing children with the right support during their formative years has become increasingly crucial. Academic coaching in early elementary grades (K-3) represents a strategic intervention that can significantly impact a child’s educational trajectory and lifelong

Establishing a Culture of Learning

This article examines the critical importance of establishing a culture of learning in the early grades of elementary school. It explores how such a culture serves as a foundation for academic achievement, social-emotional development, and lifelong learning attitudes. Through an

Sunshine STEAM Academy has been more than just an education provider for our family, it’s a guiding, informative partner that continually keeps us updated on our children’s progress and provides thoughtful ideas on how we can support them. Mrs. Duzyol and Mr. Duzyol are both highly experienced mentors who genuinely care about every student’s development. Our oldest daughter’s academic progress benefited greatly from their guidance after attending the summer camp with Mrs. Duzyol as an 8th grader, her SAT score rose from 950 to 1200. She also improved by roughly 150 points in Math and English, with overall gains around 200–300 points, and Math and English showed especially strong gains. In addition, the one on one sessions have been incredibly beneficial for her with Mrs. Duzyol. She teaches in a very clear way, she makes the hardest topics feel easy for students. She knows many subjects beyond her main field and is always ready to help. Our younger daughter, who started with encouragement but needed motivation, has grown into a student who loves learning and has made academic progress. Her individual sessions, along with the FLL activities led by Mr. Duzyol, have shown outstanding results, and she has participated in competitions. Group projects benefit from encouragement, creative thinking, and speaking opportunities in group presentations, all facilitated by Mr. Duzyol. The environment is inspiring, supportive, and genuinely joyful learning is exciting, and the outcomes are exceptional.

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