Crash course in choosing an elementary school
Choosing an elementary school? Our parent's guide includes elementary school options, what to ask — and a printable school tour checklist.
School choice terminology
Knowing these common terms will help you in your school search.
Excellent school profile: MMS
How a small but feisty school in Bridgeport, CT is overcoming the achievement gap.
How academic should a preschool be?
The best preschools blend play time and "seat work," helping develop academic skills while allowing children to learn through play.
What's a special needs school?
How to make sense of what's available and make the best choice for your child.
Single-sex schools
Learn more about single-sex schools, and what advocates and detractors say. Then decide for yourself.
What is a STEM school?
Given the crying need for graduates with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degrees, is a STEM school right for your child?
Public vs. private vs. charter
In the often overwhelming world of school choice, there are public, private, and charters. How do you decide which type of school is right for your child?
Parent power: one mom propels a turnaround of her neighborhood school
How a Chicago mother propelled a turnaround for her neighborhood school — from mediocre to marvelous.
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