Author: Tatyana Yukhtman

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About Tatyana Yukhtman
Tatyana Yukhtman is the founder and director of Groza Learning Center. A Harvard Kennedy School and UCLA graduate with over 25 years in education, she has helped thousands of LA students build the executive functioning skills they need to succeed.

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Flexible Learning Solutions for Students Facing Location Challenges

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Every student deserves access to an education that fits their unique needs and learning style. However, for some families, location challenges make this difficult. Whether due to school zoning restrictions, frequent relocations, or a mismatch between a student’s academic needs and their assigned school, many parents struggle to secure the right educational environment for their […]

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Groza Learning Center’s Impact: Transforming Education Through Personalized Support

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In today’s ever-changing educational landscape, students and families face numerous challenges. Whether due to displacement, school mismatches, learning gaps, or the pressures of standardized testing, students often struggle to find the right academic support. Groza Learning Center has been a beacon of hope for many, offering tailored tutoring, SAT and ACT prep, and homeschooling solutions […]

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Supporting Kids Displaced by Wildfires: How Groza Learning Center Ensures Education Continuity

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Natural disasters, such as wildfires, can have devastating consequences for families. Beyond the immediate dangers and destruction, these disasters disrupt lives in significant ways, including displacing students from their schools and interrupting their education. Many children face lost learning time, difficulties adjusting to new environments, and emotional distress, all of which can impact their academic […]

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Yes, You Still Have to Take the SAT or ACT!

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Because of the pandemic, many colleges nationwide have made the SAT and ACT optional for this year’s admissions. As colleges came online during the spring and are still making plans for this fall, The Times  just reported that the UC system passed a proposal for the SAT and the ACT to be optional for the next […]

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10 Ways to Prevent Summer Learning Loss

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All students experience some form of summer learning loss during the vacation months when they may not participate in many educational opportunities.  Furthermore, experts agree that this year’s learning loss will be exasperated due to the negative effects of distance learning.  Sadly, they are anticipating a significant decrease in student achievement come fall 2021. In […]

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Groza Learning Center: Our Journey Forward

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Dear Families, We want to take a moment to share some important news with you. While the building that once housed Groza Learning Center at 881 Alma Real Drive, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 is no longer there due to the devastating Palisades Fire, our company is NOT CLOSED. We are still here, committed to providing […]

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Rebuilding Hope Together: A Letter from Groza

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Dear Families, We are heartbroken to share that the Palisades Fire has completely destroyed our beloved center at 881 Alma Real. This space was more than just a building—it was a home for learning, growth, and connection. While the loss is devastating, we are incredibly grateful that our entire team is safe, and our mission […]

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5 Ways to Boost School Success in the New Year

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As students return from winter break and begin to settle back into an academic routine, there is always hope that the holidays provided ample time to relax and recharge so that the new year kicks off with a renewed sense of academic motivation. Although a highly motivated student is much more likely to achieve performance […]

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Why Personalized HSPT Test Prep is Key to Success

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Your child can reach his or her full potential on this important test with personalized HSPT test prep. The goal of the High School Placement Test (HSPT) is to measure a lot of different academic skills, such as language skills, reading comprehension, verbal reasoning, and math skills. Due to the difficulty and importance of this […]

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