Yahaira Rodriguez wants to be a teacher when she grows up. At home, the 5th grader uses her younger brother’s stuffed animals to create an imaginary classroom, taking over her mom’s office to teach ...

It’s parent-teacher conference season. For everyone involved—teachers, students, and parents—these events frequently conjure up ambiguity, even dread. Students may sit at home wondering and worrying ...

We asked current and former teachers for their best advice for parents preparing for parent-teacher conferences. Here's what they suggest: Go through the work with the student. See what areas the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Imagine going in to meet your boss — for the first time — on the occasion of your performance review. They know a lot about you, ...

It's back-to-school season, and with it comes an entirely new schedule for both parents and their kids. These schedule changes don't just involve carpools and pickup and drop-offs either. The first ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — As the school year progresses, parents are gearing up for parent-teacher conferences, a crucial time to engage with teachers about their child’s progress. Melissa Jones, founder ...

I've taught elementary school for 10 years and have led many parent-teacher conferences. Focusing on strengths, needs, and social-emotional factors can give a better sense of progress. Establishing ...

There are many important events, activities and milestones that take place in classrooms and schools every year. In my opinion, there are few more important than the conversations teachers and parents ...

Christiana Ford is your community reporter for Livonia, Northville, Northville Township, Plymouth, Plymouth Township, Novi, South Lyon, and Lyon Township. Connect ...

Editor’s Note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Women and Girls — And How We Can ...