Topic “back to school”

By Mari-Jane Williams (The Washington Post)

Thousands of students are heading back to school, and teachers are preparing to shape a fresh set of young minds.

They would like to politely influence some older minds, as well.

Parents can learn a lesson or two from teachers about what their kids’ instructors want in the upcoming year. We asked teachers in several school systems...

By Sarah Welch and Alicia Rockmore (getbuttonedup.com)

Buttoned Up: Help child organize for academic success

Scripps Howard News Service

Ensuring your students’ academic success depends a lot on how organized and ready they are. To help your child this school year, make sure you work together to become organized. With school just around the corner, this is a great time to develop a...