If teaching content standards is considered teaching to the test, it may not be such a bad thing.

Do you believe in accountability through statewide tests? Or do you worry that standardized tests will turn schools into test-prep factories?

These tips and questions will help you make the most of your parent-teacher conference.

In middle and high school, students take a wider range of tests, and parents need to learn the difference between the PSAT, AP and ACT to help guide them.

State tests hold schools accountable for results, but they don't tell the whole story about a school.

GreatSchools asked a San Francisco mom whose sons were accepted at competitive four-year colleges to share her year-by-year timeline for high school. Even if your situation is different, her insights can help you help your child.

You and your child need to start planning for college no later than middle school. Here are seven steps your child and family should take.

There is no secret trick to getting a high score on the SAT or ACT, but there are ways you can help your child get ready for the test.

GreatSchools readers tell how they help their children manage test stress.

Find out how these two college admissions tests differ and whether your student should take one or the other, or both.

A GreatSchools guide to standardized tests

Here's how you can help your child succeed on tests and make sure that tests are tools for learning at school.

Tutoring is an option for an increasing number of families. It can help a struggling student or provide added enrichment.

Find answers to your questions about your high school student's academic concerns, school-related behavior and preparing for college.

GreatSchools staff weigh in on their best advice for high-schoolers.

GreatSchools readers share their tips for helping schools in just one hour.

College-bound students need to take challenging academic classes each semester, as well as take electives that cultivate their interests, strengths and special talents.

Learn about different types of schools, with distinctive philosophies and curriculum, including Montessori, Waldorf and International Baccalaureate.

One mom's struggle to identify her son's learning disability and get him the services he needs.

Here's what to do to make sure your student is prepared for college-level reading.

Getting Involved: Karen Wiederholt started an afterschool writing workshop for kids who need extra help.

If your child has a learning disability, here's how to find a college whose offerings are a good match for his strengths and needs.

Is high school holding your ambitious student back? There are alternatives.