School and Learning

The attitude you have about your child's teacher can affect your child's success with that teacher.

If your fourth-grader is having trouble putting more than four words together in a sentence, it's time to have a teacher conference.

Encourage your teen to participate in an after-school program.

If a child has an IEP, then she is eligible for special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

Learn how make the most of your child's last summer at home.

Get an expert opinion about the Fast ForWord program and learn about other, less expensive interventions.

Your son's recognition and sounding-out ability are remarkable for a four-year-old. But he may not be ready to read, even though he is able to work with the cards.

Find practical advice and useful suggestions for getting through the challenging period of homeschooling teens.

The simple truth is that you do not need to buy a curriculum to homeschool your child.

When your child turns to you for homeschooling, it says a lot about you as a parent and is a predictor for success.

Use this guide to help you determine the best preschool option for your little learner.

Skipping first grade is not usually advisable.

Don't despair because your child is having trouble learning. Instead, figure out what you can do to help.

When a student is embarrassed by his freshman year performance, he needs to perform a self-exam of his academic year.

A mother asks what she can do to help her 15-year-old stepdaughter, who reads at a 2.8 grade level.

A parent wonders whether a child can be on an IEP and a 504 Plan at the same time.

Find how to foster a love of reading in your child.

Finding help for a struggling student can be as simple as a summer tutor.