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I've taught elementary school for 10 years. This is what you need to ask at your next parent-teacher conference.
Parent-teacher conferences can be stressful for everyone, even teachers. After 10 years in the classroom, I've experienced conferences that changed a child's entire school year, and others that burned ...
Ten minutes with your child's teacher can reveal more than grades—it can surface early signs of anxiety, attention issues, or social struggles. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, discusses how to prep ...
Friday, March 21, 2025, marked my family’s final parent-teacher conference. After three kids, and a cumulative 44 years of such conversations, here’s what my husband and I have learned: Parents see ...
Every year, our kids’ school offers two Parent-Teacher conference opportunities; one at the start of the year and one at the end. I feel it is important that my husband and I attend these meetings ...
I’ve been a teacher for 15 years. I’ve conducted parent-teacher conferences, but I’m only recently on the other side of it as a parent. My first child is in 1st grade, and I’m just getting a different ...
Parents' Teacher Meetings are crucial for understanding a child's academic and behavioral progress. However, certain questions can hinder productive discussions. Parents should avoid asking about ...
Yes, interactions with parents can contribute to burnout — but teachers are primarily focused on the wellbeing of children, ...
While teachers often have their fair share of horror stories about their students' behavior, situations involving parents tend to be exponentially worse. From arguments to a lack of engagement, ...
Parents can make the most of their 15 minutes during a parent-teacher conference by asking specific questions, says the author.Courtesy of Lauran Woolley I've taught elementary school for 10 years and ...
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