Standardized Test Performance
There are many reasons why good students do poorly on standardized tests. read more
April 3, 2000
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Sudden Drop in Grades
With an underperforming child, family and school need to work as a team. Here's how to do it. read more
June 26, 2001
Summer School
Retention may not be necessary with enough skill-building during the summer. read more
June 15, 2001
Talking in Class
While there's obviously nothing wrong with a child being social, you do need to teach him not to interrupt the teacher. read more
February 5, 2001
Teachers as Friends?
How close should high-school teachers get to their students? read more
March 9, 1999
Teacher-Student Problems
A mother wonders how to respond to her daughter's complaints that her teacher is picking on her. read more
January 14, 1998
Teen Not Getting Along with Substitute Teacher
The substitute teacher does not have the right to turn a personality clash into an unfair fight. read more
January 14, 1998
TerraNova Test and Gifted Services
Here's information on the TerraNova test, and what to do if your child is a high scorer. read more
May 2, 2001
Testing a Shy Child for Giftedness
Testing young children is a challenge, since they are can be less attuned to the demands of the testing situation. read more
November 9, 2001
Testing Bilingual Kids for Giftedness
A psychologist or diagnostician must determine the child's preferred language and conduct a language assessment before proceeding with testing for gif... read more
November 9, 2001
Doodling and Dawdling
Some children get distracted during classtime. It can be a problem -- even if their grades aren't affected. read more
June 8, 2001
Dyslexia, Retention, and Alternative Schooling
Our expert finds fault with a school's recommendation that a youngster repeat fifth grade for the third time. read more
August 8, 2000