8 rights parents don't have in American public schools
From teachers spanking your children to the state demanding they get flu shots before being allowed to attend, here's what you have no control over in your school.
Emilia鈥檚 story
GreatSchools鈥� weekly grade-based newsletters empower parents to support their child鈥檚 academic and social-emotional learning. One reader shares the role the newsletters have played in her life.
Avoid getting stuck under EL label
No matter where you are in the process, there's something you can do to keep your child from getting unnecessarily stuck under the EL label.
What you need to know about the ELL label
One checked box can doom a child to low-level classes for years. Here's what you need to know about the ELL label.
Cutting art from schools also cuts out a path to learning skills
When schools cut art programs to save money, kids from low-income families pay the biggest price in lost motivation, lost opportunity, and lost life skills.
Primer for being a parent who makes things happen
If you'd like to get involved in improving education but aren't sure where to start, you've come to the right place.
Don't miss the A-G requirements to get into college
California public universities 鈥� UCs and CSUs 鈥� expect students to have taken some specific classes; be sure to know what those are.
Summer programs take pressure off moms
They want it all: seeking safe, supervised, educational, and fun things for youth to do when school鈥檚 out.
It's never too late! Teenagers can dramatically improve their reading skills.
It's never too late! Learn how teenagers can dramatically improve their reading skills.
Making the most of your parent-teacher conference
Learn what issues to focus on and how to plan for a productive parent-teacher conference.
Nonverbal learning disabilities
Read answers to some of the most common questions about this well-publicized -- but somewhat controversial -- disorder.
Why learn a second language?
In a world in which the benefits of learning a second language have never been greater, the way languages are taught is changing to meet the growing need.
What happens if you get a bad teacher?
How to cope when your child's teacher is out and out terrible.
How to really make a difference at your child's school
What's the best way to help out at your child's school? Here are time-honored tips on making a contribution of time and effort that really makes a difference.
One mom's very bad school field trip
You volunteer to go on the school field trip. Then they tell you, "Thanks so much for driving, but could you make sure the kids don't know you're there?"
Choosing a school: have a backup plan
Didn't land your first-choice school? Be prepared with a backup plan.
Parent-teacher wish list
It's parent-teacher conference time! In an open letter to her child's teacher, one parent shares her hopes for their upcoming meeting (start, please, by learning her name).
Won't Back Down: a movie review
Hollywood takes on education reform in this new movie inspired by real events 鈥� but is it more true story or tall tale?
Emergency homeschooling
When traditional school fails your child mid-year, what's a parent to do? As one desperate mom discovers, there's no place like home.
Flip that study space
Could the design of your child's homework area hold the key to success?
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