Do you want more time in school for your kid?
What do you remember about summer vacation? Sprinklers? Summer camp? Long afternoons of hanging out in yards and play grounds? […]
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Why researchers and educators might not “get” how parents make educational choices
First, I want to thank all the homeschooling parents who have participated in the discussion on this blog and on
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10 Thoughts by an Educator about Homeschooling (and Why I’m Still Worried)
As a teacher, I thought homeschooling was for crazy, overcontrolling parents and for religious extremists. My only exposure to homeschooling
Parenting, Preschoolers and Kids
Is being raised by a single parent always a risk factor for failure?
The online magazine Slate has had an interesting discussion during the past week about challenging the accepted notion that single
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Can being a good reader be good birth control?
Books instead of condoms? A girl’s reading skills in middle school may be a strong predictor of whether she gets
Do girl bullies do worse in school?
Bullying is not good for anyone, not for the victim and not for the perpetrator. And “mean girls” might not