When you are a teacher, you feel like your classroom is your domain and that it is the one place where you are in charge and in control of your environment. As such, it can feel scary when an administrator, parent, or another school official wants to do a classroom walkthrough or classroom observation. Before you panic about an upcoming classroom observation, get to k
Providing your child with the most productive and enjoyable educational experience possible can be important for helping to instill a love of learning. Unfortunately, there are many new parents that may overlook the importance of preschool or fail to appreciate the various factors that they should consider before choosing a preschool program for their child. Appreciat
During the last elections, school choice became a hot-button topic; and rightly so. Parents are tired of having educational opportunities determined by arbitrary boundaries. School choice encourages growth and discourages stagnation in the public school system. If you're not sure why schools of choice are so important, here are four reasons for you to consider. Puts C
Most teachers try to meet with all parents to discuss their children's progress at least once or twice a year. It's important to make time for these meetings whether your child is a stellar student or struggles a bit with school. Being prepared and knowing what to expect can help you make the most of your conference time so you can work together with your child's teac
As a parent, standardized tests like the SAT and ACT may be a distant memory. You may remember taking those tests to get into college years ago, and now that your own teenager is ready to take them you might wonder if anything you do can help. Luckily, there are specific things a parent can assist with when SAT and ACT time comes around. Try these steps: Get Sta