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The most important school data families of color need to consider

The best pre-homework snacks

How longer recess fuels stronger child development

What to expect in preschool: art

Hands-on craft projects in preschool build a surprising set of skills.

How to tell if your child is ready for preschool

5 questions to ask yourself to find out if your child is ready for preschool.

Is your child being tracked in math?

The answer is likely yes – even if you don’t know what track your child’s on, where it’s leading, or what it means for your child’s education.

Of brawn and brain

Exercise and academics

Can kids sweat their way to academic excellence?

7 ways music benefits your child's brain

Research underscores how playing an instrument bolsters kids' academic, social, and emotional lives.

How important is play in preschool?

As preschools strengthen their academic focus, play maintains a vital role.

10 ways to jump-start college readiness

Ten ways to jump-start college planning

Help your child take the right steps to prepare for college — starting now.

Who will your child be when they graduate?

This activity will help you explore how and what your child needs to develop before they graduate from high 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.

The inclusive school

Many educators are broadening the definition of "inclusive" so all students have equitable access to every aspect that school life has to offer.

5 ways to support kids who are starting middle and high school remotely

Logging into Zoom from home is probably not the way your child imagined this big milestone. Here's how you can help ease their disappointment and smooth the transition.

4 weeks of summer learning activities for kindergarten through fifth grade

4 weeks of K-5 summer learning activities

We designed four-week summer learning calendars for kindergartners to fifth graders to help you prepare your child for next year. Our advice? Keep summer learning sessions short, fun, and low-pressure — and reward your child’s work with enthusiasm.

What your 5th grader should have learned

Here are some of the key skills your fifth grader should have covered this year, plus ways to practice them over the summer.

Fourth grade: What your child should know

What your 4th grader should have learned

Here are some key skills your fourth grader should have covered this year, plus ways to practice them over the summer.

Third grade: What your child should know

What your 3rd grader should have learned

Here are some key skills your third grader should have covered this year, plus ways to practice these skills over the summer.

Second grade: What your child should know

What your 2nd grader should have learned

Here are some key skills your second grader should have covered this year, plus ways to practice them over the summer.

First grade: What your child should know

What your 1st grader should have learned

Here are some key skills your first grader should have covered this year, plus ways to practice them over the summer.