Inside a Montessori school
Long embraced by preschools, Montessori-style education is being implemented in elementary, middle, and even high schools. For example, see how Urban Montessori School in Oakland, CA serves kindergartners through eighth graders.
Inside an environmental science school
At an environmental science school, students learn inside the classroom and outside in nature. See how C.A. Frost Environmental Science Academy, a K-11 school in Grand Rapids, MI, incorporates environmental science into kids鈥� daily lives.
Inside a language immersion school
At language immersion schools, students spend half the day learning in English and half the day learning in their target language. Here's a day in the life at Broadway Elementary School, a K-6 language immersion school in Venice, California.
10 key questions to ask when choosing an elementary school
Don't decide on an elementary school before getting the answers to these key questions!
10 key questions to ask when choosing a middle school
Looking for a middle school? Get answers to these key questions first!
The ABCs of picking a preschool
"But they're so little!" Ready to send your wee one to school? Keep panic at bay by learning why preschool's worthwhile, how to find the perfect one, and mistakes to avoid.
10 questions to ask when choosing a preschool
Choosing a preschool? Be sure to get the answers to these questions first!
10 key questions for high schools
Choosing a high school? Don't do it without getting the answers to these questions!
How far would you commute for a good school for your child?
More parents are willing to spend hours on the road to assure their child is in a school that really meets their needs. How far would you go?
When should kids start kindergarten?
Redshirting kindergarten 鈥� holding kids back to start school later 鈥� is popular. But does redshirting help, or hurt, a child? The research may surprise you.
Vocational and CTE schools
Is a vocational or career and technical education (CTE) program right for your child? Learn how some high schools integrate apprenticeship-like training into curricula.
The school visit: what to look for, what to ask
There's no substitute for visiting the schools on your list, so you can get a sense of the school environment and get your questions answered.
Choosing a school: have a backup plan
Didn't land your first-choice school? Be prepared with a backup plan.
Montessori schools
Is a Montessori school right for your child? Get the lowdown on this child-centered approach to education.
What an average school rating means
When a school鈥檚 GreatSchools Rating is a 1 or 10, you can be confident that you know how the students are performing according to state tests. But when a school has an average rating, it can mean many different things.
Navigating the system: Oakland
Looking for a school in Oakland? Let us help by giving you the inside scoop.
10 good reasons your child should attend preschool
"But my child is so small!" Yes, but a high-quality preschool is designed to set up young scholars up for future academic, emotional, and social success.
All about Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams
The AP program gives students the opportunity to take college-level courses while they are still in high school.
What is International Baccalaureate?
Is IB right for your child? Learn how International Baccalaureate schools, programs, and classes work for elementary, middle, and high schoolers.
Switch schools or stay?
When her kindergartner is unhappy at school, one mother grapples with transferring her to a new school versus sticking it out.
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