Middle School

Middle school is a time when students are beginning to develop their independence, which can bring behaviors such as self absorption, drugs and alcohol use and inappropriate clothing choices. ...

The education of a child involves the evolution of the entire person, not just his academic aptitude. A person who successfully develops his intellect without expanding his emotional intelligence...

So your student has made it through elementary school. The macaroni handwriting is on the wall, and story time is over. Have no fear though, because junior high can be a rewarding experience. It...

Children learn best when they are really engaged in the material, and what better way to engage a child in a social studies topic than by giving them a chance to complete a project related to it....

By middle school, most children should be reading at least at their grade level, yet many aren't. In fact, while textbooks are written at grade level, some children in middle school grades are...

The older your student gets, the harder it becomes to communicate with his or her teachers. You may find your child begins to "interpret" information to their advantage or that they...

In today's world, where education is becoming more and more important, and where you need a bachelor's or master's degree to have a chance at a good paying job, each stage of your child's...

Teaching strategies to special education students provide them with tools they can use in every class and throughout their academic career. Many strategies are simply a way to make an assignment...

A third grader’s reading aptitude directly relates to the child's vocabulary and phonics skills. Since reading is the cornerstone of successful communication and the basis of all writing...

Starting middle school is scary! Sixth graders worry about all kinds of things. Here are a few things parents can do to help.

Making the best impression on your middle school teachers is key to building success in grades 6-8. Below are 5 essential steps all students can use to become "excellent" in the middle...

Being a judge for a speech competition among junior high students can be fun but you must have experience in competing in these competitions along with the knowledge of what to look for in order...

You’re only in middle school, but you already love being a leader and helping the others in your school. But you may be wondering if there’s a way to win the election for student council president.

Most people at some time or another have dreamed of being the popular kid in school. The head cheerleader, the jock or the class clown all make a name for themselves and everyone seems to love...

Middle-school aged students are notoriously difficult to teach as a group. Tutoring is a more personal approach to education, which is important for students of this age. If you have the right...