School and Learning

Is the rote memorization of math facts truly a necessary skill?

Since the range of what's "normal" in children in kindergarten is quite wide, concerned parents should seek a multidisciplinary evaluation.

It can be difficult to convince a teacher to accommodate your child's special needs. Work with the teacher, not against her.

There are lots of people and programs that can help someone with a learning disability that affects spelling and reading.

An inability to get words down on paper doesn't necessarily indicate a lack of intelligence. Here's how to help your child with penmanship.

For most children, preschool is beneficial. Here's why.

Most people with dyslexia find spelling extremely difficult, but the problem can be overcome.

Your child's Geselle score doesn't tell the whole story. Combine it with another assessment for an accurate picture of his development.

Expert advice on how to get kids to enjoy reading.

Advice for a teacher who feels oppressed by an overbearing administration.

Read suggestions for preventing mosquito bites in kids.

The benefits to team-teaching are many.

Find out when it's the right time to consult a specialist about her possible dyslexia.

Teachers occasionally need to recommit themselves to finding teaching approaches that work.

An expert weighs in on public school versus private boarding school.

How important is phonics work for middle-school aged homeschoolers?

Our expert suggests steps a mother can take to solve her son's problem of talking in class.

The 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.