Who's afraid of Algebra II?
Research confirms what we often see in our own homes: when a parent fears math, they can pass that fear along to their kids like a cold.
Give intellectual graffiti a try
Skills and tricks practiced in a successful classroom might be worth putting in the parenting repertoire at home.
Virtual schools — what you should know
Thanks to online education, virtual schools are taking off in the US. Here's what you should know about this alternative to brick-and-mortar education.
The hidden benefits of reading aloud — even for older kids
Educator Jim Trelease explains why reading aloud to your child, no matter what her age, is the magic bullet for creating a lifelong reader.
The wilderness transformed my son
What happens when a desperate mom helps her unhappy teen by sending him away? Nothing short of a small miracle.
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.
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.
Simone's math problem
A 7-year-old girl is humiliated by her teacher after failing a math test. How many years will it take to cure her math anxiety, an educational illness that plagues millions?
Reading murder mystery
Who's killing our kids' love of reading? Readicide's Kelly Gallagher investigates what’s behind this educational crime and how to revive a child’s passion for the written word.
The brain-growing magic of foreign languages
... and six ways you can expose your kids early!
Why parents must teach writing
Expert Douglas Reeves says kids aren't learning to write, and it's a disaster in the making.
Science behind a healthy brain
Brain development expert Jane M. Healy shares her most recent findings on how to boost your child's brain — and introduces some surprising risks to consider.
Getting students of color hooked on STEM
The SMASH program, which has links to UC Berkeley, Stanford, and other top universities, strives to close the STEM achievement gap.
Making fitness a family affair
Keeping it simple and fun is the key to making fitness part of the family routine.
Tips to develop your child's art savvy
How you can help at home: Try these strategies to develop your child's art skills.
5 ways to awaken your child's inner scientist
Make science come alive for your child with these simple tips.
Where in the world?
How you can help at home: Use a laminated map to help your child learn where current events are taking place and build social studies skills.
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