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Post in: Possible to hire full-time teacher for home. March 5, 2013
To wb4gad - It doesn't sound at all like she wants a "tutor for underachieving kids". It sounds like she understands the concept... More »
Post in: Kindergarten Retention October 9, 2012
Kindergarten is the best place to keep a child back. At that point they and their peers don't know the difference yet and some kids are just... More »
Post in: choosing between preeschool and headstart October 9, 2012
Most of the time Head Start does have to follow the income guidelines although children with special needs often do get considered if there are... More »
Post in: Holding back my 8th grader September 4, 2012
Since he is a teenager, your son really should be in on the decision. Is he having reservations about starting high school the next year? If you... More »
Post in: What temperature is too cold for recess? March 11, 2012
We live in Central NY and I'm pretty sure when my son was in elementary school they used 20 degrees as the cut off (taking wind into consideration... More »