Carol Lloyd is the executive editor of GreatSchools and mother to two raucous daughters.
College counseling in 1 click
Schools are reinventing college counseling to meet students, parents, and even alumni where they are.
COVID-era family engagement
When meeting parents where they are means not making them come to meetings at all.
Technology in the “classroom” comes of age
Teachers and principals are incorporating technology in the classroom in a way that will stay long after the pandemic ends.
Silver lining for learning: Crisis innovations that may change education for the better forever
How to help your 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grader adjust to socially distanced elementary school
From masks in class to small-group recess, here's what safe in-person school could look like, plus strategic tips for getting kids on board.
Your 9th or 10th grader's life in the time of coronavirus
What do school closures mean for your 9th or 10th grader? Don’t underestimate the impact of all the little things they're missing.
Is your 5th grader more interested in watching movies than reading books?
Try this simple tactic for getting your digital native hooked on books. Psst: it’ll also help build your child’s confidence for class discussions.
3 ways to grow your relationship with your 5th grader before middle school
Take the time to build your bond now, while your child is on the cusp between being a child and being a teenager. Surprisingly, these strategies will also help your child in school.
Meet 5 of the 1,722 College Success Award-winning high schools helping low-income students thrive
GreatSchools.org uses data to give College Success Awards to high schools that are helping all students prepare for, and succeed in, college.
Help your 4th grader catch up on U.S. history with these stories
Help a child who is new to the U.S. make sense of the history in your region by exposing her to stories based on real history. Here’s how.
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