Sylvan Learning Centers Franchise Press Releases and Franchise News

Opening A Franchise Gives You A Head Start
Steve Huff was a high-achieving Citibank executive, supervising half of the corporation's New York City branches. In late 2005, a corporate reorganization eliminated his job. Although he was offer... more (5/22/2008)

Sylvan Learning Center Launches Live Online Tutoring Program Nationwide, Offering Convenience And Guaranteed Academic Results
Sylvan Online(TM) Offers Live Personalized Reading and Math Instruction From US-based, Certified Sylvan Teachers Over the Internet, From the Convenience of Home Regardless of Location, Student... more (6/6/2005)

Teachers Say Parents Are Often "Unpleasantly Surprised" By Child’s Report Card
Sixty-six percent of North American teachers say they have been contacted by parents who were "unpleasantly surprised" by their child's report card, according to a recent survey by Sylvan ... more (11/4/2003)

Select Toys To Encourage Learning This Holiday Season
During the holiday season, the stores are packed with a variety of toys and games, making it hard for parents to know which types are appropriate matches for their children. By selecting toys that off... more (10/15/2003)

Free Math Activity Booklet Available On The Internet
Education experts agree that a solid foundation and comfort with math is fundamental for academic success and throughout life. To help children develop a love of math, and in celebration of Mathematic... more (9/2/2003)

Kick Off A Stress Free School Year
For many children, the first day of school doesn’t just mean new teachers and new friends – it can also be a source of anxiety with homework assignments and tests just around the corner. Fortunat... more (7/9/2003)

Math Proves to be a Critical Skill, No Matter What Career Children Choose
As they ponder their future career, children may be surprised to learn that mathematical skills and concepts are a part of almost every career opportunity that exists today. Somewhere on the job – wha... more (7/9/2003)

All Children Can Succeed At Math
Are some students destined to struggle with mathematics because they’re inherently “not good at math?” According to the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) and Sylvan Lea... more (7/1/2003)

Ready, Set, Read Motivate Your Child To Have Fun With Reading
Think of why you read: to perform a task, to be informed and for literary experience. If you had not developed solid reading skills as a child, you may have difficulty completing job-related tasks or ... more (6/30/2003)

New Study Reveals Parents Unsure How to Choose the Best Toys For Their Children
It’s that time of year again and many parents will soon find themselves in the same dilemma – do they buy their children the most popular toys or the toys that can help their children learn. W... more (6/29/2003)

How to Handle a Poor Report Card
It’s that time of the school year again – report card time. While many students will come home with good grades, many others would rather stuff their report cards deep into their backpacks than s... more (6/28/2003)

Back-to-School Success Begins With the Homework Environment
Parents want their children to get good grades in school. Unfortunately, not every parent knows how best to help their children meet academic challenges, including completion of homework assignments. ... more (6/28/2003)

Sylvan Learning Systems Acquires Leading Hotel Management School
Sylvan Learning Systems, Inc. announced the acquisition of the Glion Group S.A., the parent company of Glion Hotel School S.A., a leading hospitality management school in Switzerland. The agreement ... more (9/4/2002)