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What Qualities Make a Good Teacher in K-12 Grades?

There are many qualities that make good teachers in K-12 grades. They are the teachers who cater to all learning types and who help your child achieve dreams. How can you find a good teacher? Look for some of the qualities li...

Does Your School's Elementary Reading Program Beat the Odds?

When looking at schools for your child, check out their elementary reading program. Reading is an essential part of education, so make sure the school you choose caters to all levels.

Websites Often Cause Confusion and Stress in Children

It's important to look at children behaviors online. Studies show complex Web sites cause stress in children who can't navigate them.

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

One of the current schools issues 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.

Education Gender Issues: Do Boys and Girls Really Learn Differently?

Is it true? Do boys and girls learn in different ways? Scientists have been looking at gender behavior in the classroom, including the development of both boys' and girls' brains -- fascinating!

Balancing Public School Policy with Parents' Problems with Book Choices

Battles over reading lists and appropriate books for teenagers can cause major education issues between schools and parents. First Amendment principles and good parent-teacher communication can offer some solutions.

Research Round-Up: Gender Talk

When it comes to education, gender issues are intensely researched. Some recent findings shed light on how to get boys to read and girls to take more math and science.

Major Education Issues for the 21st Century

EduGuide president Bryan Taylor reflects on the major education issues that have prompted changes in Michigan's educational goals and what they mean for students.

Celebrate National Children's Book Week with Fun Adolescent Activities

Schools and families can host numerous adolescent activities to celebrate reading. Popular children's books and events that celebrate reading can make books fun for kids in all K12 grades.

Differentiated Classroom Instruction for Advanced Middle School Students

Differentiated classroom instruction allows teachers to meet the needs of each student in a middle school classroom. Not every child responds to the same learning styles strategies.

Advice for Teenagers Who Get a "Problem" Teacher

It's a fact of life: certain students and teachers just don't get along. Student teacher relationships can become strained, but can anything be done? The answer is sometimes it can!

Major Education Issues: Making Middle Schools Great

Middle school learning relies on excellent schools that create learning communities and a rigorous academic program. Find out how middle schools can address major education issues.

Noisy Classrooms Can Cause Major Education Issues

When the noise levels get too high, learning takes a dive. Researchers have discovered major education issues with noisy classrooms. Amplified classrooms may be a key to restoring hearing health in school.

Parent and Community Involvement in Middle School Learning

Public school policy needs to promote parent involvement in education for the middle school classroom. The middle school transition marks a crucial time in the life of a student and everyone needs to be involved in making it ...

Schools' Issues: Understanding Diverse Needs Promotes Student Success

Schools are discovering that social strategies promoting diversity are keystone to student success. Not only are they teaching character, but they're promoting cooperation.

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