Learning to be a giraffe: The value of character education
No longer afraid of teaching values, many schools have added character education to their lesson plans.
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What makes a great parent?
Students and their schools benefit from supportive parents. Here are 10 ways to support your child and the school.
How Do Asian Students Get to the Top of the Class?
Why do many Asian students excel? The secret is parenting, say the authors of the provocative book Top of the Class: How Asian Parents Raise High Achievers - and How You Can Too.
From Our Readers: Helping Kids Make Smart Clothing Choices
GreatSchools' readers share their ideas on how to teach kids to dress appropriately for school.
Talking to your child about school
Help kids communicate about school with these simple tips.
Teaching children to give
Sharing the experience of giving can be the most rewarding present you give your child this holiday season.
Smart Money: Seven Ways to Raise a Financially Literate Child
With schools focused on core subjects, there isn't a lot of room for teaching financial literacy. If you want your child to be smart about money, it's up to you.
Raising a Financially Intelligent Child: Focus on Allowances
The authors of The Financially Intelligent Parent recommend giving your child an allowance - but don't tie it to chores.
Bright Ideas from Our Readers: Teaching Financial Responsibility
GreatSchools' readers give advice on teaching kids about money.
Asian Parents and Success: Authors Answer Your Questions
Our article, How Do Asian Students Get to the Top of the Class?, prompted an enormous number of comments and questions from you. We asked the authors, Jane Kim and Dr. Soo Kim Abboud, to answer some of the questions.
