Why you should care (a lot) about a school’s curriculum
Not sure if a school is right for your child? Ask about their curriculum. The answer will help you know if your child will get the education they deserve.
What your 8th grader should have learned
Here are some of the key skills your eighth grader should have covered this year, plus ways to practice them over the summer.
What your 7th grader should have learned
Here are some of the key skills your seventh grader should have covered this year, plus ways to practice them over the summer.
What your 6th grader should have learned
Here are some of the key skills your sixth grader should have covered this year, plus ways to practice them over the summer.
What your 5th grader should have learned
Here are some of the key skills your fifth grader should have covered this year, plus ways to practice them over the summer.
What your 4th grader should have learned
Here are some key skills your fourth grader should have covered this year, plus ways to practice them over the summer.
What your 3rd grader should have learned
Here are some key skills your third grader should have covered this year, plus ways to practice these skills over the summer.
What your 2nd grader should have learned
Here are some key skills your second grader should have covered this year, plus ways to practice them over the summer.
What your 1st grader should have learned
Here are some key skills your first grader should have covered this year, plus ways to practice them over the summer.
What your kindergartner should have learned
Here are some key skills your kindergartner should have learned this year, plus ways to practice them over the summer.
Like a Sponge podcast: This is Only a Test
Listen in as Like a Sponge, °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ' new podcast for parents about the science of learning, gets deep into the hotly debated subject of standardized testing.
What ESSA means for your child
From standardized testing to student support, a new federal policy is about to reshape some key elements of America’s schools. Here’s what you need to know.
Falling into the achievement gap
What does it mean to be sucked into the achievement gap — and is there a way out?
Middle and high school parent-teacher conferences
Your meeting with a teacher can forge a partnership that helps your child make the transition from middle school and high school to adulthood.
3rd grade reading
In third grade, your child’s focus will be on learning, building knowledge, and expanding vocabulary.
5th grade writing
Paraphrasing, logical thinking, keyboarding, and more — check out the writing skills your fifth grader will learn this year.
5th grade reading
Your child will undergo a reading revolution this year as students are asked to read tougher texts, learn challenging vocabulary, and refine their research and analysis skills.
4th grade writing
Fourth grade opens up a whole new writing world with compelling stories and research reports that have multimedia components.
4th grade reading
Your child's reading will leap forward this year, as fourth graders are asked to read more demanding fiction and nonfiction.
2nd grade writing
Your child’s vocabulary is blossoming — and just in time, as second grade writing projects require more detail and nuance.
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