K-12

Children with special needs often require more from a daycare than the average child. Not only do they need to be given the opportunity to participate in beneficial activities that have their...

For some teachers, it is very difficult to effectively write report card comments for students and parents. It doesn't have to be. Below, I will tell you the steps that are necessary in order to...

A school game night can provide an evening of fun for parents, teachers and students. Usually organized by a PTA or PTO, family game nights are intended to promote interaction between kids and...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects 3 percent to 7 percent of school-aged children, who experience symptoms, such...

The Individual Education Plan (IEP) is mandated by the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act for children with disabilities ages three years to 21 years. The disability of the child...

Kindergarten roundups are events that help parents, teachers, and children prepare for kindergarten. Schools hold kindergarten roundups in the spring as a way to invite future kindergarten...

America's schools have produced millions of successful people over the past few decades, and that is a record that we should be proud of. Children start out in kindergarten wanting to learn, and...

Getting though high school will be one of the first real challenge of your life. Some people look back at high school as some of the best years of their lives, while others cringe at their high...

Parent-teacher communication is a vital component in an elementary school setting. One way to achieve effective communication is for teachers to send out a classroom newsletter, either online or...

Bullying within the school system may be seen as a precursor to more threats and violence if one were to view the shooting incident of Columbine High School on April 20, 1999, which caused the...

It is a tough thing for parents to discover that their precious child does not always act so preciously at school. They can become very upset when confronted with this knowledge. Here are some...

Over a million American children and adolescents struggle with bipolar disorder, so it is important to understand how to deal with bipolar students in the classroom. To effectively educate a...

Parents are a critical part of their child’s education. Over the years, parental involvement in schools has declined and everything from feelings of lack of empowerment, mistrust of schools and...

With classrooms gearing towards the latest technology, it will soon be uncommon for schools or classrooms to not be on Twitter in the near future. Honestly, how cool is that to jump on at any...

The cost of sending your child to private school can be extraordinarily high. Thankfully, private and government grants do exist to help with the costs. Some require that your child meet specific...

Parents and teachers must work together in order for students to succeed. Parents need to know what is going on in the classroom in order to reinforce those skills at home. Teachers need to know...

Students achieve more in school when their parents are actively involved in their education, according to recent research from the University of New Hampshire. Parents can participate in their...

If you’re a parent in a school system that has required the use of uniforms, it can be tough coming up with the extra money all throughout the school year to pay for them. In this article I will...

The first day of school in kindergarten is an exciting and hectic time for students, teachers and parents. With careful planning, this day can be fun without causing stress for everyone. Teachers...

Children that are organized tend to be better students at school because they know how to access their materials and keep up with them for frequent review. Being organized will also help children...

Tutoring a student in her home allows her to learn in an environment in which she feels comfortable. Being in the home of a student allows you a unique opportunity to see what environmental...

Middle school (and junior high) years are not just the "time between" childhood and adolescence; it is a time of dynamic growth. Some kids are miserable and some are enjoying the times of their...

With the middle of the quarter coming up in most of the nation’s schools, now is the time for parents to gage how well their child is doing in school while there is still time for students to...

Parent-teacher conferences involve a big commitment of time and planning to produce a beneficial meeting. A solid plan ensures that the amount of time spent with the parents is utilized in the...

A new school year is upon us and now is a great time to rethink parenting strategies when it comes to school. Dr. Ron Taffel, a New York-based child and family therapist, and author of Parenting...

Schools need extra funds for a variety of reasons. Field trips, uniforms for sports teams, clubs and books are all examples of school needs that cost money. The best way to raise funds is to get...

Quality education is of utmost importance to society in general, and also the family unit. Studies conducted by Harvard, and several other institutions, have proven that more parental...

Daycares are places where children should feel happy, safe and at ease. Relating to and working with parents of children in daycare helps make transitions smoother. Having a good relationship with...

Parents and teachers should try to give children choices. Children, by nature, go through phases of trying to gain independence and control in their lives. In these efforts, they often resist...

If you have school age kids and are moving, how do you make sure you pick the right school for your kids? Follow these tips can make sure you don't make any mistakes in your decision process:

Do you work in a peanut free school? As you may know, there are many food restrictions in order to keep children with life threatening allergies safe. This can pose a challenge to the rest of...

It's essential to understand the importance of your role as an educator, and to work diligently to meet your goals. Lessons learned in primary school build the educational foundation children take...

Parent Teacher Associations work to improve a school's environment, support academic goals and provide educational opportunities that might not be offered when there are limited school budgets....

Traditional school fund-raising activities such as car washes and sales-related projects are not well-suited for preschool-age children. Instead, plan a fund-raiser that is fun and safe for young...

Reading and math are fundamental skills that students use their entire lives. Mastery of these subjects is a vital task that all people should achieve in order to make a successful transition to...

School improvement projects must involve students, administrators, parents and teachers to be successful. Involving the community in your endeavors allows the sense of the community that you are...

Are you a new teacher worried about Parent-Teacher Conferences? Well this article will help ease your tensions at school and give you some great tips on how to be prepared for conferences.

Involving parents successfully in school life can benefit not only parents and their children but also teachers, administrators and the entire school district. Any opportunities to involve parents...

Parent-teacher conferences can be nerve-wracking for parents. Either an impending sense of doom overtakes the parents, or perhaps they let hostility or nerves build up prior to the conference. ...

The start of the school year brings a flurry of new activities for both children and parents. Parents have to divide their schedules between work, school, child care, homework and sports. It is...

Bullying used to be dismissed as a part of childhood, punished intermittently or not at all. That has gradually changed in recent years and parents and teachers now realize the level of harm...

Computers are used in a variety of settings within the educational field. They can be used by guidance counselors, administrators, web masters, library media specialists, students, teachers,...

As a teacher I know how frustrating it is to run out of certain classroom items. School districts around the country are suffering huge budget cutbacks and classroom teachers are being asked to...

School uniforms have been a topic of discussion and debate between parents and administrators. There are different opinions of the effect that school uniforms have on children's social acceptance,...

Classroom behavior management refers to the discipline system that teachers and schools put in place to teach students to control their behavior. It includes things as simple as how to hand in...

The comments section on a report card is just as important as the grades. Teachers should set aside time to think about each student individually and evaluate what they are going to write on the...

If you know your quarter or semester grades are not good or that you bombed your last test, telling Mom and Dad can be a major worry. While it may be too late to improve your grades, you can lower...

A smoothly running day care center requires a compassionate, well-trained staff directed by a qualified administrator. There also must be an organized, age-appropriate curriculum and activity plan...

As a certified Early Childhood teacher, with many years experience, I am often asked what are the most important features of a quality preschool. Parents should spend a considerable amount of time...

Meet the Teacher Night is an integral part of the school year for your students. The rapport you forge with your students' parents can make a very distinct difference in the kind of year the...