Straight talk about schools today : understand the system and help your child succeed / [print]
Judy Molland.
- Minneapolis, Minnesota : Free Spirit Pub., (c)2007.
- 200 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographies and index.
How public education works in the United States -- Choosing a school -- Getting started in kindergarten -- Changing schools -- Making the most of the school year -- The connected classroom and the wired school -- Understanding reporting systems and communication tools -- The No Child Left Behind Act -- Examining standardized testing -- Your rights as a parent -- Special education concerns -- Other sources of help.
"Schools have never seemed more confusing than they are today. As a parent, you probably have a lot of questions. This books has the answers you need to understand the system and help your child get the best education possible"--Back cover.
9781575422190
2006100713
Public schools--United States. School choice--United States. Academic achievement--United States. Education, Elementary--Parent participation--United States.