If you've been paying attention recently to our social media channels, you might have noticed that we had hinted at something new coming to the PTRC. And if you visited this site in recent times you probably noticed a "New Site Coming Soon" headline displayed at the top of the web pages. Well, that something […]
What is YTeach? YTeach is the Uber of K-12 Peer Assisted Learning. Through our mobile app, students can schedule free lessons with their peers with the click of abutton. As a result, they can engage and foster relationships with their peer mentors in additionto developing a growth mindset for long-term learning. YTeach is also a […]
Submit to the student-authored personal essay collection called When It’s Too Hard to Say Out Loud: Students on Centers of Writing. We feature the works of tutors and tutees who have discovered both rhetorical and human identity within global writing centers. Focusing on themes such as the agency gained from giving and receiving writing assistance, the […]
Below is a special announcement from the Secondary School Writing Centers Association. Secondary School Writing Centers Association annual conference will take place from Friday, March 13 through Saturday, March 20, 2021. Due to the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, SSWCA 2021 will be a virtual conference this March. We are excited about the possibilities this […]
Last year, we put up a survey on this website with the purpose of getting some feedback about your expectations of the Peer Tutoring Resource Center. We wanted to learn more about how you use this site and the type of content you expect from us. A big thank you to those who took a […]
The Peer Tutoring Resource Center has launched a new Facebook group: PTRC Teacher's Lounge. You are invited to be a part of this growing community of k-12 educators who are interested in collaborative learning and other student-centered approaches. From peer tutoring, cooperative learning, personalized learning and project-based learning, to character education and social emotional learning; let's […]
It's time to officially announce the winners of last December's end-of-year teacher appreciation giveaway! The PTRC wishes to thank all who participated in this contest. The winners have already been contacted and have claimed their prizes. Without further ado, Congratulations to the following winners! Grand prize winner of $200 Target gift card, Amy Antholzner, Reading […]
Last December, the Peer Tutoring Resource Center hosted its second giveaway contest in honor of k-12 peer tutoring practitioners. We’re very proud of the educators who participated and shared valuable tips about implementing a successful peer tutoring program. A hearty congrats once again to the following winners: Grand prize winner of $200 Target gift card: Kristen Johnson, School […]
Last year, the Peer Tutoring Resource Center held its first ever giveaway contest as a way to show appreciation for the work you do as educators and to celebrate our second anniversary. Due to the success and positive outcome of the giveaway, we have decided to host another contest this year! This year's contest was […]
