Carol Lloyd is the executive editor of GreatSchools and mother to two raucous daughters.
College counseling in 1 click
Schools are reinventing college counseling to meet students, parents, and even alumni where they are.
COVID-era family engagement
When meeting parents where they are means not making them come to meetings at all.
Technology in the “classroom” comes of age
Teachers and principals are incorporating technology in the classroom in a way that will stay long after the pandemic ends.
Silver lining for learning: Crisis innovations that may change education for the better forever
How to help your teen go back to high school during the pandemic
From dealing with peer pressure to how to handle dating, here's what safe in-person school could look like, plus strategic tips for getting teens on board.
How to help your middle schooler adjust to socially distanced middle school
Masks in class? Eating lunch six feet apart? Here's what safe in-person middle school could look like, plus strategic tips for getting kids on board.
How to help your 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grader adjust to socially distanced elementary school
From masks in class to small-group recess, here's what safe in-person school could look like, plus strategic tips for getting kids on board.
How to help your child adjust to socially distanced preschool and early elementary school
Masks in class? Temperature checks? Recess six feet apart? Here's what safe in-person school could look like, plus strategic tips for getting kids on board.
Your 9th or 10th grader's life in the time of coronavirus
What do school closures mean for your 9th or 10th grader? Don’t underestimate the impact of all the little things they're missing.
Is your 5th grader more interested in watching movies than reading books?
Try this simple tactic for getting your digital native hooked on books. Psst: it’ll also help build your child’s confidence for class discussions.
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