popular topics in school policies and practices
Child's AdvocateThe Successful Advocate QuizTake our Successful Advocate quiz, and find out what it takes to be your child's champion. ...- Math StandardsMath: It's ElementaryGet a glimpse into the new state standardized tests. Take our elementary math quiz and find out what your little ones need to know. ...
Kids and Cell PhonesCell Phones at School: Should They Be Allowed?Should cell phones be allowed in school? A 2010 Pew Research Center study found that 65 percent of cell-owning teens bring their phones to school despite any bans that may be in place. Most schools now allow students to have cell phones but requi...- Math StandardsMath StandardsDo you know what your child should be learning in math? Take our math standards quiz and see what you know. ...
- Education ReformWhat's Happening in Education Reform?A lot has happened this year in the world of education reform! Do you know the new lingo? ...
- Education ReformDo You Know the Latest Classroom Lingo?What's all the talk about ed reform? Take our quiz and find out how much you really know! ...
Dealing With BulliesHow to Stop Bullying: Real Solutions for Kids and ParentsBullying can happen to a child no matter where they go to school, and although you can try to help them know what to do in the moment, it's sometimes necessary as a parent or adult to step in and help. You need some real ways to stop it in its tr...- School BoardsWhat Do You Know About School Boards?Take this quiz, developed with the National School Boards Foundation, and find out how school boards really work! ...
- Small ClassroomsSmaller Class Size: How Much Do You Know About the Trend?See how much you know about the benefits of smaller classes for children. ...
School Forms PrintablesMedication Permission FormUse this school form if you need to give the school permission to give your child medication. ...- School UniformsSchool Uniforms: Pros and ConsSchool Uniforms: Pros and ConsThere is something comforting about schoolchildren dressed in pleats and plaid. Maybe it reminds us of our own childhood, or conjures up thoughts of order and safety. Whatever the reason, one thing's for sure -- sch...
Keeping Kids HomeWhen to Keep a Child at HomeWhen to Keep a Child at HomeAlthough it may seem obvious, children should not go to school when they're contagious to others, when they have a fever, or when they're too sick to learn. Childhood illnesses are spread easily when children are in cl...- Field TripsCeramics or Art Studio Field TripCeramics or Art Studio Field TripDirections Check your community art center to find out if you have any practicing artists living in your community. You may be able to arrange a visit to the studio where you can watch the artist at work. Ceramic...
- Field TripsObservatory Field TripObservatory Field TripDirections If you are interested in stars, planets, and constellations, an observatory or planetarium is the place to go. An observatory is a tall, dome-shaped building specially built to observe the night sky through large...
School Forms PrintablesField Trip Permission FormRecord all the pertinent information in this printable school form, to give your child permission to participate in a school field trip. ...- ADHD MedicationsMedications in SchoolMedications in SchoolWho should be responsible for administering medications in school? This seemingly innocent question has touched off a lot of controversy recently, with some teachers, administrators, and even school nurses expressing relucta...
- Private vs. Public SchoolChanging from Private to Public SchoolWhen children change schools, problems sometimes arise when the curricula are different. Learn what you can do. ...
- Teacher/Child RelationshipsMy Son's Teacher Is Too ToughThe attitude you have about your child's teacher can affect your child's success with that teacher. ...
