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ashleyfilip in Elementary School Community 2 hours agomy daughters birthday is Nov 1. so when do I start her in school? just before 5 or 6? she currently goes to an in home day care with all kids... (0 replies)
Finding the Right school for ADD Elementary Child
vdining in Special Education Community 12 hours agoMy soon to be 4th grade son needs more than classroom accomodations in an overcrowded classroom. Any suggestions? (0 replies)
Worried about my stepchild's transition
hajime2k in Elementary School Community Latest reply: May 21, 2013My fiancee and her 7 year old son are coming over from Eastern Europe this year. On one hand I'm happy, but I worry about the boy's educational... (1 reply)
Moving to Florida and totally lost on how to find the right school
Lulevy in Preschool Community Latest reply: 15 hours agoI`m moving to Florida in a couple of months from Brazil and need to find the right school to my kid who will be 4 years old in the end of July (So... (1 reply)
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- What is the biggest challenge of getting into a preschool?
- Are you satisfied with the volunteer opportunities at your child's school?
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- Are standardized test scores important? Why?
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Preschool
- Does every toy teach something?
- What do you do when your child is reluctant to potty train?
- How important is safety when choosing a preschool?
- How do you handle morning meltdowns?
- How do you handle clinging and crying during drop-off?
- What is the biggest challenge of getting into a preschool?
- What are the three most important qualities of a preschool?
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Elementary School
- What's your top tip for finding the right school?
- Is your child's summer over- or under-scheduled?
- How do you prepare for parent-teacher conferences?
- Are standardized test scores important? Why?
- What do you do if you think your child's teacher is being unfair?
- How do you deal with "back-to-school blues"?
- Is your child required to recite the Pledge of Allegiance at school? Do you agree with this practice?
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Middle School
- Have you discussed sexting with your child?
- What was the biggest challenge your middle schooler faced this year?
- Does social networking take away from study and family time?
- Would you read your child's email?
- What's one thing middle schools should be teaching but aren't?
- Should middle schools be allowed to ban hugging?
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High School
- Do you keep track of your child's extra curriculars and volunteer hours for college applications?
- Can video games be used as a teaching tool?
- How important are graduation rates to you when choosing a high school?
- What are the best ways to organize a study space?
- Does your high schooler get enough sleep?
- Should teachers friend their students on Facebook?
- Should high schoolers get summer jobs?
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Health & Development
- Would you want your children pole dancing for PE?
- What temperature is too cold for recess?
- What are ways to encourage a shy kid to be more outgoing?
- Has your child ever been bullied? How did you handle it?
- What's the best way to handle cyberbullying?
- Do your children have weekly chores?
- Should schools adopt zero-tolerance policies about junk food on campus?
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Academics & Activities
- Will Common Core Standards Help Students?
- Should Students Have Homework Over Holiday Breaks?
- Should All Students Take Rigorous University Prep Courses?
- Should homeschooled athletes be allowed to play with public school sports teams?
- Should schools have boundaries, or should families be allowed to attend any school they wish?
- Should schools be responsible for teaching online safety?
- Should schools require students to buy lunch?
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Special Education
- Does your child get assistance from the school for extra-curricular activities?
- Does your child take your state's standardized tests or an alternative test?
- Do you use an advocate for your Team meetings?
- Do you take someone to your IEP meetings, or do you go alone?
- How often does your child's team meet each year?
- Has your child ever been evaluated for assistive technology?
- Are the goals in your child's IEP measurable?
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Improve Your School
- Would private school vouchers help or hurt education?
- Can there ever be too much charity?
- How do you avoid volunteer burnout at your child's school?
- Should "parent trigger" laws allow parents to restructure schools?
- Are parents being asked to donate too much money and time to schools?
- What does your PTO do to kickstart the second half of the year?
- What is a parent's role in his or her child's education?
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