What to make of international assessments
If education experts can't agree about the meaning of international assessments, what are parents supposed to make of them?
Nonfiction for fun and learning, too
Children can learn and have fun at the same time when reading non fiction books. Teach your child nonfiction reading strategies so he can build his reading skills and become a better reader.
Reading games: Sight words
Play "My pile your pile" to expand your child's vocabulary and improve fluency.
Sticky-note your story
Here's a way to use sticky notes to improve reading comprehension.
Reading strategies: Correct or not?
When a child makes a mistake reading aloud, should you stop and correct him or not?
The magic of echo reading
Try this trick to improve your child's reading fluency.
Decoding words
Decoding words is one of the fundamental reading skills that children must learn to be better readers. Learn how to teach your child the basic of decoding strategies.
Follow my finger
Help your child learn the way around a book.
Picture walk
Reading the pictures helps kids with comprehension.
The 5 finger strategy
Can your child retell a story?
GreatSchools’ POV on Common Core
How do we feel about this new educational initiative that could transform U.S. classrooms? As always, we’re keeping our eye on what matters most: your child.
New Common Core tests bite Big Apple
Love them or hate them, now that Common Core-aligned tests are here, every parent needs to make the most of them for their child.
Infographic: What's hot vs. what's not under Common Core
The Common Core Standards are shifting priorities at schools across the land. Get the lowdown on what's in — and out. (Hint: See you later, calculator.)
Infographic: U.S. college readiness
The standards are supposed to prepare kids for college. See where the U.S. stands now.
5th grade nonfiction writing samples
Learning to write nonfiction is increasingly important for school success. These writing samples show what good fifth grade writing looks like.
4th grade writing samples
Nonfiction writing is an important indicator of how well your child is learning essential literary skills. These examples show you what good fourth grade writing looks like.
What are the Common Core Standards?
Find out how the new academic guidelines will change what your child is learning.
Report cards without grades?
Why many schools are linking report cards to education standards (bye-bye letter grades) and how that helps students and parents.
Help older kids improve their writing skills
An education expert offers a surprising way for parents to help that will do more than improve their child's writing skills.
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