School and Learning

When a child is given difficult spelling tests in kindergarten, have a talk with the teacher.

Homeschooling gifted children gives them the opportunity to progress at their own pace, pursue their own interests, and discover their hidden talents at a young age.

Get some advice on getting started with homeschooling, including some excellent resources.

Students in the middle grades often have one of two reasons for not handing in assignments: lack of organization, or a fear that success will lead to "not fitting in."

When a child stops trying in school, parents need to remember that it is their child's responsibility to pass -- not theirs.

There are logical steps a parent can take when his eighth-grader refuses to do his homework.

An expert describes a step-by-step approach for getting a handle on the homework workload.

There'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!

Read ideas on helping a child adjust to middle school.

Find the questions to consider when evaluating a middle school.

Find ways to support and help a child in a difficult school environment.

Our expert suggest resources to help a teen with LD who is not interested in further schooling.

If a child is able to interact with his world in a "joyful manner," this expert deems him ready for homeschooling.

There are lots of ways to get a good education. In this expert's opinion, homeschooling is the best way.

Homeschooling is really about learning in freedom. A curriculum and grades are not necessary for at least the first several years of school.

A child who is motivated and learns easily is an ideal candidate for homeschooling.

Requesting a modification in a child's IEP can help put an end to battles with the school.

Parents who suspect a learning disability in their child have the right to a free evaluation done by your local school or school district.