Writing letters
How you can help at home: Writing a letter using a word-processing program helps your child build writing skills.
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Create a family memory book
With the help of a computer, your child can practice language arts skills as she preserves family memories.
Fun ways to read with your child
You have a big influence on your child when you read together. Learn how to make the most of this special time.
Our book lists for kids, grades K-5
Browse by grade level to find great books for your child recommended by our panel of children's book experts.
One R-rated movie you might want your child to see
The new documentary, Bully, captures a wicked picture of what’s really going on in schools: rampant bullying and the utter failure of adults to stop it.
Dropout Nation: an inside look at why our kids aren’t graduating
Kids are dropping out of high school at epidemic rates. A revealing new documentary follows students at a “dropout factory” in Houston to show students’ incredible obstacles and how educators are fighting back. But it begs the question: where are the parents?
Won't Back Down: a movie review
Hollywood takes on education reform in this new movie inspired by real events - but is it more true story or tall tale?
Top 10 high-tech math tutors
In the old days -- you know, a couple of years ago -- video games were the beeping, pinging distractions that got in the way of homework. Now iPhones, Nintendo, and the Web are homework. Recently the realm of edu-technology has exploded with a wide variety of...
Don't let their brains melt
Avoid summer school (and summer brain drain) with a little e-learning.
Nine cell phones for the holidays
Ring in the holidays with one of these kid-friendly phones.
