School and Learning

A parent asks whether there is a school in Washington, D.C. that is geared to LD problems.

When a school refuses to carry out an evaluation, it violates the rights of the parents and the child under the special education laws (IDEA).

Before jumping to conclusions, speak to your child's teachers and talk with your child to discover what's at the root of any academic problems.

Retention should be a last resort.

There are many things a parent can do to help a child prepare to enter kindergarten.

By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

This article offers tips for parents of high school-aged kids with dyslexia.

By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

Tips for parents of elementary-aged kids with dyslexia.

By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

This article offers tips for parents of preschoolers with dyslexia.

How close should high-school teachers get to their students?

Whole-word instruction vs. phonics for reading instruction is discussed in this article.

Learn how to help your child do well on standardized tests.

Deciding to homeschool is a tough decision. Read advice from an expert in this article.

Help your student acquire better study skills.

How can parents go about identifying the real reasons for their child's difficulties in school?

How can you make sure your children get homework that is clearly within their ability range and matched to their preferred learning style?

Read about ways to promote good test scores in every subject.

A mother asks, "How can I help my son improve his study habits and time management skills?" Great tips from education experts Peggy Gisler and Marge Eberts.

By FamilyEducation Editorial Staff

Give your child an assignment any journalist would have envied...