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Elementary Tutoring Through High School Tutoring: How to Find a Tutor for Your Child

This article includes tips, advice and steps to take for elementary tutoring through high school tutoring. Learn how to find the best tutor for your child, whatever your child's tutoring needs may be.

High School Questions for Parents

Get advice for parents who want to keep their sanity and help their children prepare for college. This article answers questions about high school academics, as well as several other high school questions.

Studying Tips and Other Ways To Make This the Best School Year Ever

Prepare to support your child's success this upcoming school year, making it the best year ever. Back-to-school studying tips and middle school ideas from a veteran teacher can improve grades.

10 Reading Rights for Children

According to reading teachers, when it comes to reading popular children's books, classic children's books, or an elementary reading program, parents must ensure their children's literacy rights are honored.

Solving Challenges with Student/Teacher Relationships

Student/teacher relationships can be challenging. Parent involvement in education is key to helping your child. Use this four step Teacher Trouble Shooter to overcome challenges.

Parent Involvement in Education: Handling a Behavior Problem

Parent involvement in education is important when dealing with behavioral problems. Good parent/teacher communication will help us understand and solve behavior issues.

How Do I Know if My Child Has a Great Teacher?

Savvy parents know that the teacher is the second-most important determinant of their child's success in the classroom (the first, of course, is the parent). But how does a parent assess how good their child's teacher really ...

Emma's Story: Too Young for School?

With her November birthday, Emma will be one of the youngest in her kindergarten class — if her parents enroll her this year. Should they hold her back? EduGuide talked to two experts.

New Schools, New Challenges and Bullies

Starting school is stressful and the "new kid" can be a target for bullies. Read how one family overcame the challenges of one of life's hardest transitions.

Get Your Child Ready for School

Different personality traits can affect how a child reacts to starting school. Here's how to deal with children who are shy, excitable, anxious and more, as well as ways to help them adjust to the back to school environment.

Progress Report: From Preschool to Kindergarten and Beyond

A mother of elementary-aged kids looks back at the early days of school.

The Magic of Mentoring

If your child is struggling, a mentor can help. Kids who have mentors do better in school and are less likely to use alcohol and drugs.

Teaching Math at Home: Making It All Add Up

Want to make sure your child gets her numbers down pat? Make math part of your routine at home.

How to Choose a School for Your Child

Are you wondering about where you child should go to school next year? Savvy parents do their homework and compare their options. Find out what you need to know before you make your decision.

Should My Child Start Kindergarten?

To start kindergarten or not to start kindergarten? That's the question for many parents of kids with late birthdays. Here's what you should know.

Should My Child Be Held Back?

Know the facts before you decide to hold your child back a grade. Get expert perspective and suggested alternatives to retention.

School Stressors

While we typically think of childhood as that time of life that is carefree and lighthearted, kids actually do spend a fair amount of time worrying about things that can happen at school.

Secrets to School Success

You want your child to do well in school. Check out ways to make this school year the best one yet.

Research Roundup: How to Make Latino Students Prosper

New research shows the secret to helping Latino students. Stay involved and never give up.

Ready for the Next Grade?

How do parents know when it's best to retain their child in a grade? Check out these questions - the same ones teachers and principals use to assess the best plan for your child.

Problems with Social Interaction: Signs and Solutions

Is your child introverted or suffering with more serious social anxiety? Get signs and symptoms of social interaction problems that warrant further investigation and ways to help your child become more socially confident.

Noisy Classrooms Harm Learning

Did you know that a noisy classroom could drag your child's learning down? Here's how to change that.

Interview Questions for Tutors

Tutors come in every shape and size, and are as different as every child. So how will you know which one is right for you?

Ten Signs Your Child Might Need a Tutor

If your child demonstrates one or more signs of school struggles, find extra help before he or she loses confidence completely.

Tutoring Options: A Summary of Pros, Cons and Costs

Want to know your options for tutors? We've summarized the pros, cons, costs and key tips for the most common types of tutoring arrangements. Compare the facts before you decide on the best tutoring choice for your child.

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