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How peer tutoring can transform high school academics

How peer tutoring can transform high school academics

Students teaching students can be a win-win situation for the student teachers and the teens they’re tutoring.

Visiting colleges — even when you can’t go in person

Visiting colleges — even when you can’t go in person

College visits are an essential part of the application process. Use these tips to make these visits happen — even if you can’t afford to be there in person.

Public vs. private vs. charter schools

Public vs. private vs. charter schools

In the world of school choice, there are public, private, and charter schools. How do you decide which type of school is right for your child?

Online classes: a choice for your middle or high schooler?

Online classes: a choice for your middle or high schooler?

Thinking about an online class for your child? Learn how to choose a high-quality web-based school.

Top websites for every child's passion

Great learning sites

The Internet is the perfect place for kids to explore the things they love.

College counseling in 1-click

College counseling in 1 click

Schools are reinventing college counseling to meet students, parents, and even alumni where they are.

COVID-era family engagement

COVID-era family engagement

When meeting parents where they are means not making them come to meetings at all.

Silver lining for learning: Crisis innovations that may change education for the better forever

Silver lining for learning: Crisis innovations that may change education for the better forever

5 ways to support kids who are starting middle and high school remotely

5 ways to support kids who are starting middle and high school remotely

Logging into Zoom from home is probably not the way your child imagined this big milestone. Here's how you can help ease their disappointment and smooth the transition.

The reality of virtual schools

Virtual schools — what you should know

Thanks to online education, virtual schools are taking off in the US. Here's what you should know about this alternative to brick-and-mortar education.

Filling in the gaps in your child's education this summer

Using summer to fill in the gaps

Since so many schools have dropped art, electives, science labs, and more, specialty summer camps are picking up the pieces.

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

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?

Raising a profoundly gifted child

Raising a profoundly gifted child

What is it really like to parent a profoundly gifted child?

Terms we use to describe schools

Common terms to describe schools

This glossary provides definitions of the most commonly used school terms used in our school profiles.

What is a hybrid school anyway?

Hybrid schools

The lovechild of online learning and traditional brick-and-mortar instruction, hybrid, or "blended" schools, is a growing educational model.

Should I consider homeschooling my child?

Homeschooling

Thanks to online education, homeschooling is growing in popularity and becoming an attractive alternative for many families. But is it right for you?