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Parents have more power over their child's education than schools do, a new study shows. Researchers from three universities compared social capital at home and school and found family social capital better predicted academic excellence.

Summary on Piaget and Vygotsky. Last paragraph - how Piaget and Vygotsky theories are influencing education

Video and article about knowledge and social constructivism in learning.

Teen mental health website with information for teens, families, educators

Planned Parenthood - has resources for teens, parents, and educators in regards to sexual health

Describes various ways that parents can collaborate with teachers in the classroom to get more involved in their child's education.

It is well known that cell phone use in class is a growing problem in education. This article explains some positive uses for cell phones in the classroom.

Although this is for parents, it gives us as educators ideas on how children feel through puberty. It can help us as we help our students go through these changes.

This site talks about applicable ways that parents and teens can work together to build trust and repair or build constructive relationships.

Ideas for teachers to get tech savvy

Experiences with peers constitute an important developmental context for children and adolescents (Rubin, Bukowski, & Parker, 2006). Children's experiences with peers occur on several different levels: general interactions with peers, friendships, and in groups. Social competence reflects a child's capacity to engage successfully with peers at different levels.

In school, how do we balance academics (the content) with other activities? How important is physical activity and play?

Goes into detail about reinforcement an how it affects the classroom.

Self Concept in children

interesting article on self concept and school success. Does school success result in self esteem? Or does high self esteem result in school success? Read to find out....

Learn how even busy parents can help out their kids' schools -- whether you have 3 hours a day, a week or month or a year. When parents are involved in their children's education, children succeed at higher rates.