Parents frequently wonder, is my kid gifted or a high achiever? How do I tell the difference? How should I choose a school to fit my child

When applying to gifted schools, parents are asked to submit an IQ test for their child. These tests aim to show the ability to learn.

Schools may offer visual and performing arts, foreign languages, or making. Other resources include school counselors, learning specialists,

Parents of gifted kids often struggle to find the best school placement. Since most Bay Area public school districts don’t offer gifted...

Parents have frequently asked me, what should my high schooler do to prepare for college? What courses should they take? What...

Everything can feel more complicated when you are a single parent. Schools are no exception. How do you find a school where your kids...

March arrived, and while other parents received admissions decisions, you realized that your child needs a new school. Maybe you accepted...

It’s easy to be jealous of parents who are admitted to multiple schools, but choice always make a decision more difficult, especially...

This is for parents of children who ask for more challenge, regardless of the subject. They’re gifted, curious, or quick learners. They...

Even when we love our schools, it’s inevitable that issues will arise. Why? Think back to your own childhood. Schools are full of kids,...

Public or private school? Such a hot button topic, and the one that parents most often ask. There’s no one right answer, but there are...

Like many parents, I often worry how my school choice will affect their future. While the title might be an exaggeration, we all wonder...

Parents who didn’t grow up in the United States often reach out to me when their kids approach elementary school or transferring into a...

Today’s blog will answer the most common questions about the SFUSD lottery. For a thorough background on the current SFUSD lottery...

When applying for kindergarten, parents feel comfortable looking into the curriculum of the early grades. However, with most San...

Last week, I attended our first high school back to school night. As part of the event, a panel of seniors discussed different topics. In...

This lesson explains how to add fractions with different denominators in an increasingly fast way over the Handout, explaining the basics...

Parents often ask, how do you compare schools, how can you tell which are the best schools, and whether you are choosing a great place...

When do children start kindergarten, with a focus on summer birthdays.

Many parents would like to send their children back for in-person learning. Some need childcare so that they can work, and others worry...