Crystal Yednak

Crystal Yednak is a mom of two and a freelance writer who writes about education and parenting topics for national and regional publications.

Tech in your child's middle or high school: what to look for, what to ask

Kids are using everything from iPads and laptops to smartphones and editing programs at school. But how can you tell if all this "ed tech" is actually helping your child learn?

Tech in your child's elementary school: what to look for, what to ask

All this "ed tech" sounds modern and cool — but how can you be sure the devices and apps your child's school is using are actually helping your child learn?

What does "college prep" school really mean?

Look beyond the "college prep" label

Many schools claim to be college preparatory, but do they do anything outside the ordinary to set kids on the road to college?

The lowdown on STEM schools

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?