How to Choose the Right Elementary School
Finding the right elementary school means looking beyond test scores to understand how a school's culture, teaching approach, and community will support your unique child.
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Articles & Guides for Parents
Explore our collection of articles covering everything from choosing the right school to understanding IEPs, addressing bullying, and supporting your child's development.
Building Digital Citizens: How Schools Are Teaching Kids to Navigate the Online World
How schools are teaching digital citizenship to prepare students for a world where nearly half of teens are online almost constantly, covering cyberbullying, misinformation, privacy, and media literacy.
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What Research Tells Us About Sports Programs for K-12 Students
A research-based look at how sports participation affects academic performance, mental health, and social development in K-12 students, including guidance on avoiding burnout and addressing equity gaps.
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Fun Educational Activities for Kids
A practical, pick and do guide for families who want learning that feels like play. Includes activity menus by age, weekly routine templates, and quick resources.
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How Much Sleep Does Your Child Really Need?
Sleep deprivation among children and teens is widespread—and the consequences extend far beyond grogginess. Here's what the science says about children's sleep needs by age, circadian rhythms, and what parents can actually do.
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Signs Your Elementary Schooler Is Being Bullied (And What to Actually Do About It)
Bullying can start quietly, years before the word ever shows up in a school handbook. Here is what the research says, what parents tend to miss, and how to respond in ways that protect your child.
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Finding the right elementary school means looking beyond test scores to understand how a school's culture, teaching approach, and community will support your unique child.
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Kindergarten Age Cutoff Dates by State
The complete 2025 guide for parents covering kindergarten entrance age requirements for all 50 states, including recent policy changes, early admission processes, and practical guidance for families.
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How to Find the Right School for Your Child
A practical guide for parents on evaluating schools, understanding ratings, and finding the best educational fit for their child.
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IEPs vs. 504 Plans: What Every Elementary School Parent Needs to Understand
A definitive guide to the two federal frameworks that provide support for children with learning differences—how they work, what they provide, and how parents can navigate each system effectively.
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The Complete Guide to Helping Your Child Transition to Middle School
Understanding the neuroscience, psychology, and practical strategies behind one of childhood's most challenging developmental transitions.
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The Stillness Epidemic
An in-depth look at declining physical activity among American children, the health consequences, and what parents and schools can do about it.
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The Hours That Shape Them
Nearly 23 million children whose parents want them in after-school care cannot get it. For those who can, the right program might matter more than we thought—and finding it is harder than it should be.
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How to Tell if Your School Uses the Science of Reading
What the research shows about how children learn to read, why 'three cueing' has become a flashpoint, and what parents can look and listen for when they talk with their child's school.
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