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Announcing our Children’s Reading Series the “Pembroke Pups”
At General Academic we are investing heavily in a bespoke English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum to support our Elementary Learning Program. Integrated into our Piqosity e-learning platform, the upcoming "ELA-2" curriculum will enable powerful new analytics and tools for our [...]
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Houston’s Major School Holidays and Test Dates 2026-2027
Whether you are planning out your timetable for extracurricular activities or your preparations for the ISEE, SAT, ACT, or AP exams, please keep the following dates in mind. [...]
Building Academic Confidence with Louisa Brady
Louisa Brady’s students love her tutoring sessions because she empowers them to reach high expectations. Her compassionate, student-driven approach helps them develop agency in their academics. We sat down with [...]
Inside the General Academic College Admissions Tracker
Announcing General Academic's custom-built college admissions tracking app: what it does for students, parents, and counselors. In the run-up to college application deadlines, even families that started organized usually aren't [...]
Stop Learning Loss and Make the Most of Your Summer
The best way to prevent summer learning loss is to maintain regular practice. Follow these tips to stay in shape over summer vacation! Summer Learning Loss It's summertime, and [...]
Academics and Elementary Learning
How to Qualify for Houston ISD’s Gifted & Talented Program
What is Houston ISD's Vanguard Gifted & Talented (G/T) Program? [...]
How to Apply to Spring Branch ISD Choice Schools for 2025-2026
What is an SBISD Choice School? Spring Branch Independent [...]
Spring Branch ISD’s Best Elementary and Middle Schools by STAAR Scores 2025
Many Houstonians have a Houston zip code but aren't part [...]
Houston ISD’s Best Elementary and Middle Schools by STAAR Scores 2025
T.H. Rogers continues its reign as Houston Independent School District [...]
The Science Behind Success: Meet Tutor Noelle Svoboda
We are excited for you to meet Noelle Svoboda, one [...]
Test Prep
When Should Students Start Preparing for the ACT and SAT?
One of the age-old questions of test prep is [...]
ISEE Test Dates in Houston for 2025-2026
The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) is the most [...]
ISEE Test Dates in Houston for 2024-2025
The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) is the most [...]
Houston Schools
Spring Branch ISD’s Best Elementary and Middle Schools by STAAR Scores 2025
Many Houstonians have a Houston zip code but aren't part [...]
Houston ISD’s Best Elementary and Middle Schools by STAAR Scores 2025
T.H. Rogers continues its reign as Houston Independent School District [...]
Houston’s National Merit Semifinalists for 2025-2026
Houston's Graduating Seniors Outperform The 2025-2026 National Merit Scholarship [...]
College Counseling
Texas High School Graduation Requirements
Texas high school students have two main pathways to graduation: [...]
State of Test-Optional College Admissions in Texas for 2026
Updated Guide Available: For the latest trends in test-optional colleges [...]
Test-Optional College Admissions for Texas Students
Updated Guide Available: For a deeper look at what [...]