What's a charter school anyway?
Misconceptions, rumors, and exaggerations abound. Here's the real story about charters, and why you might want to consider one for your child.
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A guide to private schools
In the world of school choice, private schools are a viable option (even when you think it's not).
Schooling: Learning doesn't have to stop when school is out
7 ways to keep your child learning during the summer
Excellent school series: Harlem Village Academy Middle School
What makes a school outstanding? At this high-performing, highly lauded charter, the golden rule is: Teachers are tops.
11 tips for adjusting to a new school
Make your child's first day easier by getting organized and staying positive.
Video: Three easy school lunches
Chef Carlin Greenstein shares her recipes for healthy quesadillas, dips, and more.
Study skills for middle school and beyond
Your child has a better chance of succeeding in college if she masters school survival skills now. Here's how you can help her get organized and learn to study effectively.
Fewer schools keeping librarians on staff
Cash-strapped California school districts forced to cut positions
What is an early college high school?
Is your child eager for a challenge and prepared to tackle college-level academics in high school? If so, early college high school may be a perfect fit.
Special needs programs and schools: a primer
How to make sense of what's available and make the best choice for your child.
