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As the season of essays, math problems, and science projects begins again, students may be looking for ways to improve their grades or learn more about a newly introduced subject of interest. by Lorien E. Dahl, The Sentinel-Record As the season of essays, math problems,

Editorial: Tutoring efforts fill NM gap

Reading is essential to learning other subjects and to success in life. by Albuquerque Journal Editorial Board Reading is essential to learning other subjects and to success in life. But with just 49 percent of New Mexico students reading at grade level or better in 2014,

Brainfuse – A Great Resource for Job Seekers and Students

The library has a great new digital resource for students and job seekers- Brainfuse! by Moreno Valley Public Library The library has a great new digital resource for students and job seekers- Brainfuse! Brainfuse has lessons, study guides, and quizzes for students from elementary school

Super School Year with Brainfuse!

New Mexico students in grades 1-12 now have free access to an online service that provides one-on-one help from a tutor and study tools. by Mary Kaminski, Hitchhiker for New Mexico’s Librarians The summer reading program at your library is a unique time when you

Adult Literacy in Placer County

A local business owner in her mid-30’s recently contacted the Placer Adult Literacy Service (PALS) requesting tutoring. She did not know how to read and wanted to help her son with his homework. by Randi Swisley, Ways of Life That Work A local business owner

New! Homework Help for Students

The Altadena Library District offers many useful online research and educational tools for our patrons, including Brainfuse for students. by Altadena Now The Altadena Library District offers many useful online research and educational tools for our patrons, including Brainfuse for students. This database provides one-on-one

North County libraries go digital

There’s even a tutoring program — HelpNow from Brainfuse — in which students can get personal live online assistance. by Phil Diehl, The San Diego Union-Tribune CARLSBAD — Libraries are no longer solitary places where introverted, bespectacled individuals roam tall stacks of books. Instead, they’ve