Find smart academic advice for helping kids in every grade and subject.
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School and LearningParental Involvement
An expert disapproves of dangling rewards in front of kindergartners for participating and raising the most money.
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School and LearningYour Child's School
There is no good scientific data to prove that wearing school uniforms in any grade leads to better academic performance or an improved school environment.
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School and LearningKindergarten
Our expert calls a teacher's recommendation of demotion to kindergarten after only a few days in first grade "irresponsible, unprofessional, and not in the overall best interests" of a child.
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School and LearningHomeschoolingBy FamilyEducation Editorial Staff
In this article, a mother explains why the choice to homeschool was the right one for her and her child.
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School and LearningYour Child's School
What would your first-grader's day be like without a trip to the jungle gym? Learn why our family therapist hopes we never find out.
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School and LearningParental Involvement
Instead of worrying about poor communication, a parent's major focus should be on whether her child is receiving a good education in a nurturing school.
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School and LearningSchool Performance
A mother wonders if her seven-year-old son, who is a good student, should be retained for behavioral problems.
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School and LearningScience
This article provides interesting facts on hurricanes and other powerful storms.
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School and LearningReading
According to our expert, there is no reading level that a first grader should be at when school year begins.
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School and LearningParental Involvement
A parent runs into trouble with the school principal when she tries to transfer her child to a new school.
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School and LearningLearning Styles
When a school system tests kids for learning styles, they should provide an explanation of learning style theory and what learning styles they are inventorying.
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School and LearningKindergarten
Parents are the best judge of what their child is ready for -- cognitively, emotionally, physically, and socially.
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School and LearningHigh School
Our expert suggests how a teen might go about making a tough decision.
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School and LearningBack to School
If your child's transition to middle school is affecting her grades, there are ways you can help her.
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School and LearningParental Involvement
This article lists five of the most important questions to ask your child's teacher at a conference.
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School and LearningHomeschooling
Self-initiated learning can be thrilling and can bring a satisfying sense of accomplishment.
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School and LearningYour Child's School
Class sizes and student/faculty ratio are significant, as is the amount of money the community spends per student for education.
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School and LearningParental InvolvementBy FamilyEducation Editorial Staff
In this article, one parent described how she dealt with a difficult teacher.
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