Making a difference at your child's school
What's the best way to help out at your child's school? Here are some tips on making a contribution of time and effort that really makes a difference.
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Become a legislative advocate for your child's school
Let your elected officials know where you stand on the issues that affect schools and your child's education.
Real-life stories about improving schools
Read these stories from Once Upon a School, a Web site created by best-selling author Dave Eggers to encourage citizens to get involved in their local schools.
Dear Teacher . . .
It's parent-teacher conference time! In an open letter to her child's teacher, one parent shares her hopes for their upcoming meeting (start, please, by learning her name).
What happens if you get a bad teacher?
How to cope when your child's teacher is out and out terrible.
Emergency homeschooling
When traditional school fails your child mid-year, what's a parent to do? As one desperate mom discovers, there's no place like home.
What happens if you get a so-so teacher?
Take charge of your child's education by making the most of a less than ideal instructor.
The Finnish paradox
More, more, more. Should we apply the principles of supersizing to education reform?
How to start a foreign language program
Exposure to a second language is more crucial than ever. Find out how to start a Spanish, French, Chinese, or other foreign language program at your child's school.
How to start an antibullying program
Want to nip bullying in the bud? Start a program that stops the torment before it starts.
