Expert Advice

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High-School Teacher TroubleIf you can't get through to your high-schooler's teacher, try contacting the department head.
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Reversing Negative Academic TrendsWhen a child's aptitude in a particular subject is declining, you can take steps to reverse the trend.
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Gifted Child Stopped Doing HomeworkFind out what to do when your child takes a "homework vacation."
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Son Isn't Ready to GraduateWhat can you do when a vocational school says your son is ready to graduate and you disagree?
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Teacher Abuses Gifted ChildThere are important and appropriate steps to take when a child complains of mistreatment by a teacher.
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Fifteen-Year-Old Is Struggling in SchoolTalk with the school counselor to see if she will be an advocate for you and your son.
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Granddaughter Is Doing Poorly in SchoolMeeting with a child's school counselor and her teachers can help you learn why she is having difficulties.
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Teacher TroubleThis expert suggests ways to deal with a failing teacher-parent relationship.
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Differing ExpectationsDon't let your child be the conduit between you and the teacher, particularly when you have different behavioral expectations.
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Twelve-Year-Old Causing Trouble in SchoolWhen a former teacher's pet starts causing trouble in class, it's time to make an appointment with the child's school counselor.
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Does the Teacher Expect Too Much?Before you can determine anything, you should meet face-to-face with the teacher, and bring your daughter along.
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Parent Involvement with HomeworkIs your child relying too much on you for her homework?
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Parents and HomeworkThe more responsibility parents take for making sure homework gets completed, the more irresponsible their children will become.
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Request for Teacher IgnoredIn most cases, parents cannot request a child's teacher. Learn other ways that you can ensure your child has a good school year.
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Child Needs School HelpWhen it's clear your child is having problems with school, take your questions to the school counselor -- and expect answers.
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Talking Your Child's New TeacherFind advice on how to help prepare a teacher for a child's individual needs.
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Recovering from a Bad TeacherEase your child back into education after a particularly bad experience with a teacher.
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Teacher vs. TutorWhen the school and the tutor provide different assessments of your child's readiness, you should probably believe the school.
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Permissive TeachersIf teachers are too permissive when it comes to bullying, it may be time to find a new school for your child.
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Getting the Principal to RespondSending a letter to both the Principal and the Superintendent of your school may have the desired effect.

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