What to make of international assessments
If education experts can't agree about the meaning of international assessments, what are parents supposed to make of them?
Bright ideas from our readers: real-life math activities
Our readers share tips on how to teach their children real-life math skills.
7 secrets to get your child excited about math
When you buy shoes, measure distance, or check the time, you're using math. Use these tips to help get your child excited about math.
Why learning should be easy and hard
Grit and getting out of the comfort zone are good. But piling on too much is bad. Here's how to strike down the wrong kind of hard 鈥� and fire up difficulty the right way.
When kids say no to school
Morgan Smith won't go to school. It's not a whim or simply bad behavior. School refusal, which experts say is a common problem from kindergarten through high school, is wrenching for both parents and kids.
College tours for鈥� tweens?!
Want to get your child excited about going to college? One mom discovers the secret: take them on a tour while they're young.
Erica Reischer on "Nobody likes me!"
We desperately want to fix it, says parent coach and psychologist Erica Reischer, but take care not to hinder your child's emotional growth.
6 signs of a quality summer program
Summer planning for kids is tricky: how's a parent to find top-notch camps and classes sight unseen? These expert tips help separate the best summer programs from the rest.
Read like a detective, write like an investigative reporter
Education standards are turning kids into sleuths 鈥� every day in every subject 鈥� by asking kids to show their evidence.
Teaching kids to stay focused under pressure
For some kids, when the pressure's on, the ability to focus turns off. Here's how mindfulness lessons can help kids bypass distractions to do their best.
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