When the pandemic forced the premature closure of school facilities and the transition to remote instruction this spring, many parents suddenly and involuntarily assumed the role of teacher’s aide.

Encouraging a student to try a problem another way. Offering suggestions about what strategy to try next. Reminding students why solving problem A requires a different process than solving problem B.

The work that goes on behind closed doors is unseen and often goes undervalued. One area where some people believe this to be the case is in home tutoring for children. Usually, the children who avail ...