Gail Robinson

Gail Robinson is a Brooklyn, NY-based freelance writer whose articles on education and other public policy issues have appeared in publications including The Hechinger Report, City Limits and Carnegie Reporter. She also teaches at the City University of New York. Her children went through the New York City public school system.

Is blended learning the future of school?

Now on the rise, this blend of online and in-person instruction may become the rule, not the exception, in classrooms.

The role of Advanced Placement classes in high school

Advanced Placement or AP classes offer students the opportunity to do college-level work and earn college credit while still in high school.

How dual enrollment can fuel college success

Offering teens access to college classes in high school isn’t just about college credit, it’s about college success.

Your child is gifted… now what?

Your child’s gift comes wrapped in challenges. Learn why parents often struggle to get their gifted children's intellectual and emotional needs met.

Is your child gifted?

Unfortunately, it may depend on who you ask — and where you live. From IQ to behaviors, learn the many signs, both promising and troubling, of giftedness.

What's so important about 3rd grade?

For parents, third grade is easily overlooked. But for experts, it's a crucial milestone and the reason why kids need to nail reading basics before that first day of school.

What is International Baccalaureate?

Is IB right for your child? Learn how International Baccalaureate schools, programs, and classes work for elementary, middle, and high schoolers.

Gifted — or just privileged?

Some say gifted kids are a national asset — others argue they’re just the rich kids getting spoiled. Where do you stand?