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Here is what immigrant parents need to know about U.S. education

What immigrant parents need to know about education in the U.S.

How high school pathway programs can make dreams come true

How much does the race of your child’s teacher matter?

How more Black teachers could improve your child’s education

Should you read your child’s texts?

What about their comments and messages on social media? Better put, just how much digital privacy should your child have? We asked experts, parents and kids and here’s what they said about respecting kids’ privacy while keeping them safe.

Step-by-step guide to choosing a high school

Ready to pick a high school? Here's your step-by-step guide, including how to use GreatSchools.org's school profiles to find the best school for your child.

Understanding “they” and preferred pronouns

“They” is here; get used to it

Is a teen you know telling you they’re a “they?" Here's how parents can navigate the new world of gender pronouns.

Raising grateful teens

Research points to lots of reasons to teach kids gratitude. But the biggest reason may be that gratitude is a unique balm for the teenage experience.

Teen sex under your roof

My parents were permissive about teen sex. Now that I'm the mother of two girls, I'm not sure I'll handle things the same way.

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.

6 ways to improve a college essay

Your child has written a draft (or a few drafts) of their college essay — but it's not quite there. Here are six tips for helping your child hone, strengthen, and polish their essay.

40 up-and-coming careers that don’t require a 4-year college degree (and 9 to avoid)

42 up-and-coming careers that don’t require a 4-year college degree (and 10 to avoid)

The destructive, instructive power of teen curiosity

Teenagers are irresistibly drawn to explore the unknown, which can get them into trouble. But don’t stamp out your teen’s curious streak — there’s a bright side.

Beware for-profit colleges

Many for-profit colleges aren’t worth the tuition — or the debt your teen will walk away with.

Why are so many college students returning home?

Kids are applying to college, getting in, and beginning freshman year — and then dropping out in record numbers. Here are the top reasons why.

13 signs you’re being scholarship-scammed

13 signs of scholarship scams

Keep your teen's scholarship-seeking on track and your financial information safe by watching out for these red flags.

Visiting colleges — even when you can’t go in person

College visits are an essential part of the application process. Use these tips to make these visits happen — even if you can’t afford to be there in person.

The 5 best college admissions books

Here are our top picks for books that lead you through the college admissions process. (And don’t panic, they’re all relatively fast and fun reads.)

When boys go silent

What makes teen boys stop talking — and how concerned should you be?

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When teens lie (because they all do!)

Teenage lying is nearly universal — and developmentally appropriate. So how can you build a trusting relationship with your adolescent child?

Inside the high schooler's brain

What insights can neuroscience offer parents about the mind of a high schooler?