High-Stakes Testing: Is It Fair to Students?
This article explores how standardized tests may be an inapppropriate measure of a child's potential. read more
May 24, 2001
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Playful Five-Year-Old: Ready for School?
Consulting with professionals who know your child may help you determine if your child is ready for school. read more
March 3, 2000
Is My Kid Ready for Kindergarten? Kindergarten Readiness Checklist
Learn if your child is ready to start kindergarten or if they still need to master developmental and emotional skills to reach kindergarten readiness. read more
January 5, 2023
SAT and PSAT Fast Facts
SAT, PSAT, ACT, now PACT? These pointers will help you wade through the alphabet soup of admissions tests. read more
July 30, 1999
Child Needs School Help
When it's clear your child is having problems with school, take your questions to the school counselor -- and expect answers. read more
August 9, 2001
Swimming Rules
Make sure your children understand the rules for swimming and pool safety. read more
December 21, 2006
Whose Homework Is It, Anyway?
Learn how to help your child with homework and school assignments. read more
July 5, 2006
Feel Good About School
Make sure your child feels good about school. read more
February 9, 2001
Out of Control at School
Talk to your pediatrician first if your child seems to be out of control at school. read more
June 13, 2002
How to Get What You Want from the Teacher
Learn how to get the most out of parent-teacher conferences. read more
December 21, 2005
Toddlers in Montessori School
Forcing your child to attend school at a young age could be damaging to his future attitude toward school. read more
April 27, 2000
Teacher vs. Tutor
When the school and the tutor provide different assessments of your child's readiness, you should probably believe the school. read more
June 11, 2001