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Education

Lessons in civics are a privilege most often enjoyed by more affluent students in US schools

Lessons in civics are a privilege most often enjoyed by more affluent students in US schools

Heytutor Support
Heytutor Support
Updated March 25, 2025
Education

Teachers are burnt out. The amount of time they get for planning might help explain why.

Teacher planning time is a valuable resource that not every educator gets much of. HeyTutor analyzed NCES data to see how it's changed.

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Heytutor Support
Updated March 25, 2025
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.

Heytutor Support
Heytutor Support
Updated March 18, 2025
FAQ - Math

How to Do Matrix Multiplication

Let’s look at how to perform matrix multiplication between a matrix and a scalar number, vector, or matrix.

Tom Xu
Tom Xu
Updated March 18, 2025
FAQ - English & Grammar

Onomatopoeia Definition and Examples

Onomatopoeia is a word that sounds like what it's describing. When you come across an onomatopoetic word, you can hear the sound of the word that is described.

Scott Laughlin
Scott Laughlin
Updated March 18, 2025
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 March 18, 2025
FAQ - English & Grammar

What Is a Metaphor? Definition and Examples

A metaphor draws a direct comparison between two seemingly unrelated ideas. Used in many forms of writing as well as other forms of creative expression, metaphors can add meaning.

Tom Xu
Tom Xu
Updated March 18, 2025
FAQ - History & Social Studies

Who is Ulysses S. Grant

Ulysses S. Grant was the 18th president of the United States. He served as president from 1869-1877. He was also the commander of the Union Army during the American Civil War.

Bennett O'brien
Bennett O'brien
Updated March 18, 2025
Education

States with the Largest Teacher Pay Gap

Recent trends in hiring and wage increases indicate that the economic outlook for some American workers may be slowly improving, but there is one group that is still falling behind: teachers.

Heytutor Blog
Heytutor Blog
Updated March 17, 2025
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