Why are schools so serious about attendance?
Even in kindergarten, school attendance is a predictor of student success.
What immigrant parents need to know about education in the U.S.
Whether an asylum-seeker, a refugee, or undocumented, school kids new to the country can still go to public school and end up doing well.
How more Black teachers could improve your child鈥檚 education
Research shows the positive impact of Black educators. So why do we have so few of them?
The incredible power of purpose
Creating a life of meaning makes all the difference for your teen's health, well-being, and success. Here is how to help them find purpose.
The inclusive school
Many educators are broadening the definition of "inclusive" so all students have equitable access to every aspect that school life has to offer.
How emotions affect your child's education
Science is revealing how children's feelings help and harm learning. Here's how adults can support kids so they feel, and learn, better.
Corporal punishment in schools
Corporal punishment in public schools is more common than you might guess. But experts agree this punitive tactic doesn't work and has lasting, harmful consequences.
Should you read your child鈥檚 texts?
What about their comments and messages on social media? Better put, just how much digital privacy should your child have? We asked experts, parents and kids and here鈥檚 what they said about respecting kids鈥� privacy while keeping them safe.
Is your 5th grader more interested in watching movies than reading books?
Try this simple tactic for getting your digital native hooked on books. Psst: it鈥檒l also help build your child鈥檚 confidence for class discussions.
Quick writing tips for every age
From preschool through high school, try these easy writing 鈥減rojects鈥� at home.
Give intellectual graffiti a try
Skills and tricks practiced in a successful classroom might be worth putting in the parenting repertoire at home.
You can't tell anybody 鈥� to keep a secret or not
What should you do when your child says she can only tell you something if you promise to keep it a secret?
Quit or carry on: when should you let your child give up?
Parents have different rules when their child makes a commitment. Here's what to consider when your child says they're done with something.
My child refuses to do homework alone and always wants help
In life, it's important for your child to do things independently, but it's also important for them to continue to have the humility to ask for help with their homework. Here's how to find that balance.
I'm worried my child might have an unhealthy dependence on screens
Try these strategies to help redirect your child's attention from screens to other activities.
My child gets distracted from homework by social media
Tips to help you have a meaningful conversation with your child about the effects of social media.
My child has a tough time planning ahead
Teaching your child how to plan a project takes time, but it is worth it. Here we show you how.
Yes! Sign me up for updates relevant to my child's grade.
Please enter a valid email address
Thank you for signing up!
Server Issue: Please try again later. Sorry for the inconvenience
