Your Child's School

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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...

Do you know your child's interests? Are you a hands-on parent? Take this quiz to determine how involved you are with your kids. ...

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Tween Burnout Scouting, dance lessons, karate classes, chess clubs, soccer teams, swim meets—the list of extracurricular activities tweens may be involved in is endless. Too many structured activities can deprive tweens of the time they need t...

The pros and cons of year-round school are dealt with in this article. ...

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Get a glimpse into the new state standardized tests. Take our elementary math quiz and find out what your little ones need to know. ...

Do you know what your child should be learning in math? Take our math standards quiz and see what you know. ...

School 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...

A lot has happened this year in the world of education reform! Do you know the new lingo? ...

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Take this quiz, developed with the National School Boards Foundation, and find out how school boards really work! ...

Evaluating the Year-Round School SystemAlmost 2 million students attend year-round schools today, an increase of 400% in the last 12 years. Will your kids be the next to kiss that long summer vacation goodbye? If your school system is busting at ...

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Girls and School Culture Alert! Any time your daughter's grades drop more than half a letter grade on her report card, for example from an A to a B, you want to find out what the problem is. Don't delay. While all children do not excel in every...

Is Kindergarten Ready for Your Child? Besides considering your child's needs, abilities, and maturity, you also should take the time to evaluate the kindergarten program in your school district. Finding out about your local kindergarten will giv...