Three ways to revolutionize school lunch programs
Need help banning mystery meat from your school's cafeteria? Get the tools you need from these organizations dedicated to serving up better lunches.
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Getting ready for middle and high school reading
Middle- and high schoolers interpret, analyze, and discuss more-advanced texts. Here are the tools they'll need to succeed.
How to build a new play structure at your school
Is your school's play structure worn out, even dangerous? By following this step-by-step guide, you can create a play space so dazzling that even the coolest fifth graders will come out and play.
Learning apps to stop summer slide: high school
7 fun, educational apps teens can slot in between part-time jobs and fully-packed social calendars to keep learning alive.
How to improve your school's lunch program
Tired of seeing chicken nuggets, tater tots, and chocolate milk on the school lunch menu? Here are seven simple steps to give your school cafeteria a healthy makeover.
Bright ideas: Our readers sound off on school improvements
GreatSchools readers share what they'd like to see improved at their schools.
How Can I Help Ease the Transition to Middle School?
My child will be going into sixth grade. Could you please tell me what I can do so as to make the transition easier? He is an honor student and is already thinking about college. Is there any way that I can help him to...
The tutoring conundrum
Thanks to craigslist, underemployed teachers, and a vast juggernaut of corporate tutoring franchises, the idea of one-on-one help for kids is no longer just another activity for the over-enriched children of the rich. But is it really worth the time, effort, and money?
Do You Know Your Family Tree?
Putting together a family tree is a great educational activity that uses math, writing, research and history skills.
Jinx the kindergarten jitters
Prepare your kindergartner for the start of school with activities, stories, and just plain talk about the exciting journey ahead.
