The school visit: What to look for, what to ask
There's no substitute for seeing the schools on your list in person, where you can watch the teachers in action and ask key questions.
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The achievement gap: Is your school helping all students succeed?
Is your school equitably serving its students? Successful schools have found fair, effective ways to raise the performance of all.
Is your school safe for your child?
Concerned about safety issues at your child's school? Take these questions along on your next visit, and get an insider's view.
What to ask private schools if your child has an LD
Are you considering a private school for your child? If so, be clear about your priorities and organize your search to save time and reduce stress.
How Important Is School Size?
Which is better? Big or small? It all depends on what's a good fit for your child.
The top-five reasons to avoid a high school
High schools don't post banners announcing when they are failing. So how are parents supposed to know which ones aren't doing their job?
Searching for security
How do you know if a school is safe? Pretty paint jobs won't tell you! Let these six steps help you research the most fundamental issue for every school.
How Important Is Class Size?
Class size is one of many factors to consider when choosing or evaluating a school.
Insider tricks for assessing elementary schools
Our resident school-choice expert offers deal-breakers and red flags on assessing elementary schools from a distance.
Insider tricks for assessing middle schools
Our resident school-choice expert offers deal-breakers and red flags on assessing middle schools from a distance.
