How high school pathway programs can make dreams come true
Hillsboro High鈥檚 test scores predict poor outcomes. Then what explains the success of graduates?
How more Black teachers could improve your child鈥檚 education
Research shows the positive impact of Black educators. So why do we have so few of them?
The inclusive school
More schools are rethinking 鈥渋nclusion鈥� so every student can join classes, clubs, and activities in a place where they feel they belong.
What is equitable grading?
How some educators are changing how they grade and helping learning in the process.
Giving students voice and choice
Why great high schools are designed to put students in charge of their learning.
Corporal punishment in schools
Corporal punishment in public schools is more common than you might guess. But experts agree this punitive tactic doesn't work and has lasting, harmful consequences.
The importance of real-life learning and career pathways
Whether it鈥檚 career and technical training or outside internships, hands-on learning in high school gives kids purpose and makes school relevant.
Reinforcing your child鈥檚 IEP goals over the summer
Consider ways to make sure your child works on her IEP goals over the summer 鈥� through the school, a summer program, or your efforts at home. Here are some guidelines.
Accommodations: What they are and how they work
Accommodations are changes that remove barriers and provide your child with equal access to learning. Accommodations don鈥檛 change what your child is learning 鈥� they change how your child is learning.
4 things that make kids more likely to succeed
Research shows students are more likely to go to college when these factors are in play.
Avoid getting stuck under EL label
No matter where you are in the process, there's something you can do to keep your child from getting unnecessarily stuck under the EL label.
12 bullying myths
What do parents really need to know about bullying? It's not necessarily what you think.
When the teacher is the bully
Bullying has become a national issue. But what do you do if the school bully is your child's teacher?
What is an IEP?
Learn the ins and outs of an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Your child is gifted鈥� now what?
Your child鈥檚 gift comes wrapped in challenges. Learn why parents often struggle to get their gifted children's intellectual and emotional needs met.
Choosing a school: have a backup plan
Didn't land your first-choice school? Be prepared with a backup plan.
Red flags of a learning issue
How do you know if your child is struggling with a learning issue or learning disability at school? Learn to read the clues.
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