Carol Lloyd is the executive editor of GreatSchools and mother to two raucous daughters.
It’s time for Hour of Code
Join the the global movement to introduce every child to essential STEM skills.
Meditation vs. homework
One teacher's radical approach to homework has science on its side.
One scary movie you might want your child to see
The documentary Bully captures what’s really going on in schools: rampant bullying and the utter failure of adults to stop it.
Dealing with so-so teachers
Take charge of your child's education by making the most of a less than ideal instructor.
STEM: what parents need to know
Key things parents can do to give their children an edge in science, technology, engineering, and math.
Did you do drugs, Mommy?
When your kids ask about your own drug and alcohol history, what should you tell them?
What happens if you get a bad teacher?
How to cope when your child's teacher is out and out terrible.
What does teacher tenure mean for parents?
Experts say the California tenure case has huge national significance, but what does it mean for your child?
Do grades hurt learning?
One mother confronts her daughter’s preoccupation with grades and researches the science behind student evaluation.
Confessions of a Common Core tester
A believer in the the Common Core Standards confronts reality when her own daughter field tests the assessments and comes home in tears.
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