For parents
Our schools coverage grouped into 11 sections, including Enrolling and registering a child, Kindergarten entry age and cut off dates and Transferring
Najya Hannah-Jones Challenges Parents' School Choice Decision
A 16-year-old's questioning of her family's decision to leave neighborhood schools for a charter academy highlights the complex trade-offs.
Tulsa Schools Alert Parents to Eviction Help
Tulsa Public Schools sends automated emails to parents when their address appears in eviction filings.
Experts, Kids Advise on School Friendship Building
Parents can help children make friends at a new school by scheduling social opportunities.
Lower Merion Parents Sue Over Tech Opt-Out
Seven parents in Pennsylvania's Lower Merion School District have filed a federal lawsuit, alleging a new district policy that removed a parental...
NYC Parents Overestimate Student Reading and Math Skills
A New York City school survey reveals a stark gap between parent perception and student proficiency in reading and math.
Survey: Parents Favor Digital Literacy Over Tech Bans
A survey shows most parents and voters oppose broad tech bans for youth, preferring digital literacy education and family support instead.
College Parents Urged to Step Back
A student affairs professional advises parents to reduce hovering and digital contact so freshmen can build independence and resilience at college.
Low Screening Rates for Autism and Speech Delays in New York
Despite recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics, many parents in New York are not completing developmental screeners for their young...