Do you feel like you are running on a rat wheel trying to keep your family going? If so, you are not alone. Today’s families are way overscheduled, according to several expert groups.
Latest Additions - Education
Busy Schedules For Kids - And Us Thu Apr 19, 2007 10:47 pm
Is High School Good Prep For College? Mon Apr 16, 2007 10:22 pm
A recently released study survey by completed by ACT, a nonprofit educational and testing organization says no. And the gap exists in virtually every college-preparatory subject.
All It Takes Is A Parent Fri Apr 13, 2007 11:20 pm
Today’s parents have many tools at their disposal for optimal brain development - special music, videos, even in utero. It might surprise us to find out that parents are more important than all of it. In fact, there is no special “brain development window,” so don’t assume that your child needs you less after he/she reaches a magic age.
Better Schools? Look Across the Pond Sat Mar 31, 2007 11:50 pm
The United States should take some lessons in school structure from Finland.
Thinking Of A Vacation? Tue Mar 20, 2007 11:27 pm
If you live in one California school district, don’t pull your kids out of school to escape the crowds or you may be facing a fine.
Is Your Child Entering Pre-K or Kindergarten? Sun Feb 25, 2007 11:59 pm
Districts are increasingly expecting children to read proficiently or have the building blocks for success in place before they enter school.
Thoughts On Middle School Thu Feb 15, 2007 11:41 pm
If you have a child entering middle school now, or even a younger child who will be making the leap later, here are some things to keep in mind about the school choice impact and transition period you can expect to see in your child.
Too Much Homework? Wed Jan 24, 2007 11:45 pm
Some experts agree. The level of homework assigned in schools has not necessarily been shown to improve test scores or education quality.
Too Many Drugs For Children? Mon Nov 6, 2006 12:40 am
A recent article in Education Week questions our increasing and prevalent use of drugs to curb children’s behavior in schools.
Homework - Too Much? Thu Oct 26, 2006 11:57 pm
If you are not sure how much homework your child should have for his/her grade level, check this out.
