Improving Teacher-Student Relationships

Middle school teaching is an extremely important job, and can be more difficult than teaching positions with different age groups. Middle school teachers should be specially trained in adolescent development in addition to subject areas. This article explains how to improve teacher-student relationships, and what students look for in teachers.

Teaching Organization in Writing

This article gives a description of organization in voice, as well as its importance. It also has suggestions for ways to organize, including the principle of the five paragraph essay.

Ways School Staff Can Help Children Transition to Middle School

Teachers, administrators, and school staff are all important contributors to the transition process of new middle school students. The following article lists ideas for school employees who want to help students acclimate to middle school.

The Right School for your Gifted Child

It's a challenge finding the right learning environment for a child who masters ideas and concepts quickly but behaves like any other child his age.

Creating Lesson Plans: Common Mistakes

The ability to plan effective lessons essential for quality teaching. This article discusses some of the most common mistakes educators make when developing lesson plans, and how to avoid them.

Interview Questions for a Potential Tutor

Tutors vary in terms of teaching styles and quality of instruction, so it is critical to interview a potential instructor before choosing one for your child. Here are some questions to be answered before entrusting your child's educational future with a tutor.

Homework Help for Elementary School Math

Children often struggle to master concepts such as addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, fractions, and math involving time and money. Read this article to learn how you can help your elementary school aged children minimize their homework hassles.

Elementary Math Help: Teaching 4th Graders Measurements in the Kitchen

Mastering measurements can be a daunting task for students in grade four. But helping them learn can be as fun and easy as baking a cake!

Making the Most of Reading to or with Your Children: Part 1--Intro

Reading is important skill for children to learn. As a parent, you can have a great deal of influence on your children. This four-part series aims to provide you with ideas that can help you and your children look forward to reading time.

'Fuzzy' Math: Does New-New Math Measure Up

Traditional teaching methods are being thrown aside in many cities and states to make way for new ways of teaching our students mathematics. Read on to learn more about 'new-new' math and if it can be an effective way to educate your child.