What is equitable grading?
How some educators are changing how they grade and helping learning in the process.
Making high »ÆÉ«app reading more inclusive
For years, high »ÆÉ«app English classes have drawn from the same books to give students a rigorous education. Now many educators say that logic is flawed at best and that reading lists can and should be more inclusive.
How dual enrollment can fuel college success
Offering teens access to college classes in high »ÆÉ«app isn’t just about college credit, it’s about college success.
Giving students voice and choice
Why great high »ÆÉ«apps are designed to put students in charge of their learning.
Corporal punishment in »ÆÉ«apps
Corporal punishment in public »ÆÉ«apps is more common than you might guess. But experts agree this punitive tactic doesn't work and has lasting, harmful consequences.
Does your child's high »ÆÉ«app offer internships?
At some high »ÆÉ«apps, students are paired with a variety of careers and mentors to help them visualize their futures.
Your teen and anger
When teens get angry, here are steps parents can follow to help teens (and the whole family) feel better now — and in the long run.
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.
How parents can help their freshman teens cope with stress
The stress of starting high »ÆÉ«app can be excessive, even toxic. Here's how parents can help.
Step-by-step guide to choosing a high »ÆÉ«app
Ready to pick a high »ÆÉ«app? Here's your step-by-step guide, including how to use »ÆÉ«app's »ÆÉ«app profiles to find the best »ÆÉ«app for your child.
Why are advanced classes so important?
Rigorous academic classes are crucial for students and for the high »ÆÉ«apps focused on helping students succeed in college.
The truth about your 9th grader's GPA
Here are four things parents need to know about freshman year grades — and talking points to explain them to your teen.
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.
42 up-and-coming careers that don’t require a 4-year college degree (and 10 to avoid)
14 must-have life skills for teens
Don't let your child leave for college without mastering these key life skills!
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 five reasons why.
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.
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