8 rights parents don't have in American public schools
From teachers spanking your children to the state demanding they get flu shots before being allowed to attend, here's what you have no control over in your school.
High school secrets for success: pathways for all students
Offering vocational opportunities without stigma and encouraging all postsecondary tracks contributes to students' overall success.
High schools鈥� secrets for success: college counseling
Robust staffing of academic guidance counselors and college counselors has a big impact on student success.
High schools' secrets for success: identifying at-risk students
Reaching out to struggling students at all grade levels may be an important strategy for helping all kids succeed.
High schools' secrets for success: high expectations for all students
Conveying a belief in students' ability to achieve underlies many of the best practices high schools use to help students get to college and succeed once they get there.
How do kids learn best?
There's a common misconception that kids learn best by discovering things on their own, but hear what learning expert Annie Murphy Paul says really works.
Cutting art from schools also cuts out a path to learning skills
When schools cut art programs to save money, kids from low-income families pay the biggest price in lost motivation, lost opportunity, and lost life skills.
Restorative justice: a better approach to school discipline
Many school districts are teaching kids to respond peacefully to conflict 鈥� and seeing improved behavior and fewer suspensions as a result.
Dealing with so-so teachers
Take charge of your child's education by making the most of a less than ideal instructor.
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