Education

Education-related resources for parents and educators of school-aged children.  Learn tips for helping children cope with going back to school, learning challenges, and doing homework..
   
  Back to School Tips - Tips for dealing with safety, meals, bullies, and more from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Especially for Parents – Tools and information for parents from the U.S. Department of Education.  Resources include information about schools, homework help, checklists, and more.

Head Start Program - “Head Start serves the child development needs of preschool children (birth through age five) and their low-income families.”

Helping Your Child- A series of pamphlets from the U.S. Department of Education to help children read, learn school subjects, and do homework.

Helping Your Child Succeed in School - An online resource for parents of students ages 5-11.

Home Education Magazine - Online version of the subscription magazine, download and print a free guide to homeschooling from this site or subscribe to their free email newsletter.

Homeschool World - Official site of Practical Homeschooling Magazine, offers a free email newsletter, links to local homeschooling organizations, and homeschooling news.

How To Help Your Children Become Good Readers - Tips for encouraging children to read.

Literacy Center Education Network - Free online literacy lessons in English, French, Spanish, and German.

National Association for Gifted Children - Includes resources for parents and educators of gifted children.

National Center for Education Statistics - Search for schools, colleges, libraries, and education statistics.

National Home Education Network - National network whose goal is to "encourage and facilitate the vital grassroots work of state and local homeschooling groups and individuals".

Reach out and Read - A national, non-profit organization that promotes reading and literacy.

U.S. Department of Education - The government office of education focusing on equal access to education through programs, grants, and more.
   
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