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Rocky Student-Teacher Relationships Make for Challenging Situations

When students feel their teachers hate them, it can cause a lot of anger in children. Intervene by offering suggestions on how to improve student-teacher relationships.

Familiarize Yourself with the Discipline in Schools

When it comes to letting schools discipline kids it is up to us as parents to make sure that the discipline in schools if what it should be. Discipline in school is a serious matter, one that parents should be informed of.

Schools Issues: Information on Bullying for Teachers, Parents and Students

One current schools issue that is getting the attention it deserves is bullying. Check this annotated list of links to some of the best bullying info online for parents, students and educators.

High School Questions: Can I Request a Teacher?

Getting the best education for your child often involves asking high school questions and making special requests. Approach principals before the school year begins, and keep your expectations reasonable.

Managing Kids' Learning Disabilities in the Classroom

Managing kids' learning disabilities in the classroom can be a challenge for schools. Also, many factors help determine the educational success of children in a special needs classroom.

Can I Tutor My K12 Grades Child Myself?

For some children, parents make the best tutors. Other parents lack the expertise and patience for tutoring children. Are you the right tutor for your child? These five questions can help you decide.

High School Questions: Can the Principal Censor the School Newspaper?

Free speech has a slightly different meaning inside and outside of school. Understand your child's free speech rights. Find out what the law says about censorship of K12 grades school publications.

Concentration Enhances Elementary Study Skills

Attention and concentration are important elementary study skills as much as other academic skills your child needs to learn. Here are ways to help your child develop these traits.

Help Children Develop a 'Can-Do' Attitude

Looking for ways to improve your child's outlook on life? Try these tips to help boost your child's self esteem and set an example of a positive, can-do attitude.

Help Your Child Improve in Taking Tests

Test. The word can cause stress in children and their parents. But it doesn't have to. With the right study skills, students can master test-taking. Check out these tips.

A Little Career Job Training Awareness Might Help

Success comes when students are passionate about learning. Linda Wacyk shares her family's story and offers career job training advice that would have saved her brother and parents a lot of grief.

Achieving Your Dreams: What I Wish I Had Done in High School

Smart advice for ninth graders - start exploring your options now!

Understanding Kids' Grades: Does “D” Mean Dummy?

When your child brings home a "D," parent teacher communication and taking the time to find out what signals a test score is sending will help in understanding kids' grades.

Health in School: A Case for Later School Hours for Teens

This article summarize research about how later school hours for teens can improve health in school. The article also explains why later school hours are unlikely to happen anytime soon.

9 Questions to Build Parent Teacher Communication for a Parent Teacher Partnership

For a successful parent teacher partnership, ask the nine questions in this article. Build parent teacher communication to make sure you get off on the right foot with your child's teacher.

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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