Elementary School

Elementary school years are important. Help your child make the most of this educational foundation. Learn what kind of activities can support classroom learning and behavioral expectations.
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Navigating School Functions When You're an Introverted Parent
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When Your Child Doesn't Want to Go to School
Kindergarteners
Here's What Kids Actually Learn in Kindergarten
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There's a Special Education Teacher Shortage—Here's How it Affects Black Disabled Students
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Your Child May Need More Services Than a Free Public School Provides: What Parents Need to Know About the Cost of Alternatives
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What Kids Should Know Before Kindergarten
Gifted Education Photo Treatment
Why School Districts Are Rethinking Gifted & Talented Programs
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3 Ways to Make Your Child's School More LGBTQ+ Friendly
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School Supplies for Pre-K, Kindergarten, and First Grade
What Your Child Will Learn in First Grade
What Will My Kid Learn in First Grade?
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How Ethical Is It To Move to A Neighborhood for Its School Rating?
What Your Child Will Learn in Second Grade
What Your Kids Will Learn in Second Grade
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I Was an Overachiever, So My Daughter's School Struggles Are Hitting Me Hard