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 ...

Get the most out of parent-teacher conferences with these tips, including key questions to ask, creating an action plan and more. As a parent and a teacher, I’ve been on both sides of the ...

Imagine going in to meet your boss — for the first time — on the occasion of your performance review. They know a lot about you, but you have no idea how much of it is based in reality, because all of ...

Parent-teacher conferences can be some of the most rewarding—or the most stress-inducing—experiences of the school year for teachers. If students are making progress academically and thriving socially ...

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 ...

I teach second grade, and I dread parent-teacher conferences. When I explain to parents that their child is having difficulty and/or acting out in class, they always have the same response. Their ...

Last month, a Texas legislator came up with the radical proposal to make a skipped parent-teacher conference a misdemeanor offense. The law would fine parents $500 if they don’t show up and squeeze ...

Many parents find parent-teacher conferences challenging. Especially when a child has behavioral problems at school, these meetings can induce dread, confusion, and even embarrassment. Four Steps to ...

(TNS) — New York City is seeing a drop in participation among parents meeting with their child's public school teacher, according to a recent report. Chalkbeat reports that less families took part in ...