Despite sitting across from hundreds of parents each year, teachers can instantly spot the working-class ones—not by their ...

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 ...

Ten minutes with your child's teacher can reveal more than grades—it can surface early signs of anxiety, attention issues, or social struggles. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, discusses how to prep ...

A North Dakota mom who was bracing herself for her son’s parent-teacher conference ended up leaving in tears. Lauren Trefethren (@laurenmidwest) posted a reel on Instagram, explaining what happened ...

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 ...

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 ...

Parent-teacher conferences can be stressful for everyone, even teachers. After 10 years in the classroom, I've experienced conferences that changed a child's entire school year, and others that burned ...

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 ...

Kids thrive when they feel the adults in their lives see them in a consistent way. So parents and teachers should try to use the precious minutes of a conference to reach an agreement about a child’s ...

The Johnston Community School District says it's going to work to accommodate teachers and staff who want to vote on Nov. 7 while they also are required to participate in parent-teacher conferences ...

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 ...