What immigrant parents need to know about education in the U.S.
Whether an asylum-seeker, a refugee, or undocumented, school kids new to the country can still go to public school and end up doing well.
How high school pathway programs can make dreams come true
Hillsboro High’s test scores predict poor outcomes. Then what explains the success of graduates?
How more Black teachers could improve your child’s education
Research shows the positive impact of Black educators. So why do we have so few of them?
How our schools are (and aren't) addressing race
A widely misunderstood legal theory has become ground zero for a political battle. One education scholar weighs in.
Accommodations: What they are and how they work
Accommodations are changes that remove barriers and provide your child with equal access to learning. Accommodations don’t change what your child is learning — they change how your child is learning.
4 things that make kids more likely to succeed
Research shows students are more likely to go to college when these factors are in play.
Our public school tried to kick my daughter out!
The district's plan trumped my daughter's needs and ignored her success as it tried to maneuver us out of the way.
12 bullying myths
What do parents really need to know about bullying? It's not necessarily what you think.
When the teacher is the bully
Bullying has become a national issue. But what do you do if the school bully is your child's teacher?
How I found the right school
When your child has a disability, finding a place where she can thrive may take you into unfamiliar territory.
Dealing with so-so teachers
Take charge of your child's education by making the most of a less than ideal instructor.
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.
Be your own best advocate
How to avoid lawyers and still get what your child needs out of special education.
Parent power: one mom propels a turnaround of her neighborhood school
How a Chicago mother propelled a turnaround for her neighborhood school — from mediocre to marvelous.
Parents get involved to transform schools
Parents aren't just sitting on the sidelines anymore. They're actively involved in schools, and it's paying off in surprising ways.
9 questions to help you learn more on a high school tour
Asking a teacher, student, or parent the right questions on a high school tour can help you better understand a prospective school.
What to consider before choosing a high school
Are you trying to find the right high school for your child, but don’t know where to start? This checklist can help you jump-start the process.
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