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Consider all of the expectations on a kindergartner before you decide she has a problem.

Understanding what motivates an eight-grader will help them to perform better in school.

A high-school diploma should never be considered a waste of time and effort. At the very least, those four years can teach you how to use your mind in a variety of ways.

Fifth-graders often need to see the relevance of something before they are ready to show interest.

Read advice to a parent who is concerned about the amount of social studies and science being taught in her daughter's combined kindergarten/first-grade class.

There are many reasons why a kindergartner might not be able to stay on task in the classroom.

It may not be developmentally appropriate for kindergartners to rush through lessons.

An expert advises an adult to pursue college once she gets her GED.

Joining the Army can help get you through college, but it's best to meet with a recruiter and hear all the options before you sign.

What specific life skills should a third-grader know?

At age 17, it may be easiest for a teen to go to the nearest community college or alternative high school that offers a GED program.

What should you do if you think your child's kindergarten class is too challenging?

Find advice on how to help a child with LD prepare for the GED.

Repeating a grade at this age can sometimes be beneficial.

This complicated question has no easy answers, and demands some soul-searching on the part of the parents.

You've come to the right place! Family Education Network has free worksheets, games, and activities for your eighth-grader.

It's important to take all required math and science courses, even though they may not be required for your field of interest.

Just being young doesn't mean your child won't do well in school.