Expert Advice

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Seeking Provisions for an Average StudentYour rights as a parent are many, including the right to request help for your daughter. Sometimes, however, it can take time to find that one teacher, counselor, or aide who will assist you.
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Blaming the TeacherThere's a tendency to wonder if the teacher is at fault when a child gets into trouble constantly. The only way to find out is to communicate!
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Mom Battling with Son's Middle SchoolRequesting a modification in a child's IEP can help put an end to battles with the school.
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Feel Good About SchoolMake sure your child feels good about school.
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Trouble with Kindergarten TeacherHere are steps you can follow if you're not happy with your kindergartener's teacher.
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Child Flunked Test for Using PenOur expert is shocked that any educator would give a student a zero/F on a test because he used a pen on a test rather than a pencil.
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Teacher Is Shaming StudentsOur expert says that a teacher's shaming of her students needs to be stopped.
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Verbally Abusive TeachersThere are both federal and state laws that forbid teachers from harassing, teasing, and otherwise verbally or physically abusing kids. Find out what your and your child's rights are when dealing with an abusive teacher.
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Kindergarteners Raising Money?An expert disapproves of dangling rewards in front of kindergartners for participating and raising the most money.
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Lack of Parent-Teacher CommunicationInstead of worrying about poor communication, a parent's major focus should be on whether her child is receiving a good education in a nurturing school.
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Unhappy with Son's TeacherA parent runs into trouble with the school principal when she tries to transfer her child to a new school.
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Why School Open House Is ImportantAs kids get older, fewer parents bother to show up for Open House. Learn why this is a problem.
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Your Child's Education: How You Can HelpTeachers suggest ways you can support your child's education.
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PTA and Parental InvolvementOne way to make sure your child's classroom is an engaging place is to join the PTA.
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Teacher CooperationThe best way to combat your child's learning difficulties is to team up with the teacher. Find tips on communicating with your child's teacher.
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Unfair Punishment by TeacherA parent believes that her child was treated unfairly by his teacher after he was "involved" in an incident at school.
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Parent-Teacher DisagreementThe mother of "insubordinate" children is advised to seek the mediation of a sympathetic guidance counselor to reframe the present situation.
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Parent Involvement in SchoolsOur expert outlines steps a parent can take to get more involved with her child's school.
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Parent-Teacher CommunicationPut a good communication process in place between you and your child's teacher by involving school administration.

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