Guidance for families

Growing up we learn several different skills that we can trace back to our childhood. We also often contemplate what would life had been if our parents had not pushed us to learn those skills at that point in time.

It should come as no surprise that success — or failure — at school starts at home. Studies have linked poor academic performance to factors such as a lack of sleep, poor nutrition, obesity, and a lack of parental…

Good study habits don’t always come easily or naturally. Most teens need to be taught how to develop them. And that can be hard when you’re not sure how much (or how little) to supervise or be involved with homework.

Raising kids is one of the toughest and most fulfilling jobs in the world — and the one for which you might feel the least prepared.

Taking students’ interests into account when designing project-based learning helps ensure that they stay engaged throughout the unit.

Engage students in the community by teaching them about public servants. Community helpers such as police officers, teachers and public officials work hard to benefit the public good.