Preschool: looking at hours and costs
Consider your work schedule and your child's temperament when deciding on the best preschool schedule.
Pitfalls of picking a preschool
Want to find the right school for your soon-to-be preschooler? Avoid the three top mistakes parents make when choosing their child's first educational experience.
Assessing preschools
Our resident school-choice expert offers deal-breakers and red flags on assessing preschools from a distance.
The Finnish miracle
No shoes but plenty of service: The surprising features of the world's top-performing schools.
Childhood obesity and poverty
What parents should know about the complex causes of the obesity epidemic.
My child can't read!
What you can do if your child's reading isn't on track.
IDEA 2004 close up: highly qualified teachers
Read about new federal teacher qualification requirements and their effect on your child's education.
The reading-writing connection
Though they're often taught separately, reading and writing are inherently linked. Learn how you can help your fourth through eighth grader connect these crucial skills.
6 ways to develop early math skills
Simple ways you can practice math at home with your child.
Why is algebra so important?
Algebra is known as a gatekeeper subject, so when should your child take it?
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