I’ve been a teacher for 15 years. I’ve conducted parent-teacher conferences, but I’m only recently on the other side of it as a parent. My first child is in 1st grade, and I’m just getting a different ...

Want to be prepared for your parent-teacher conference? Here are some overall tips that experts suggest for all grades. Parent-teacher conferences are a constant throughout your child’s education. Not ...

Two years ago, back-to-school night at Ruth Hill Elementary School looked like most open houses. “You would come to your teacher’s class, meet the teacher, look at what’s on the walls, see what’s in ...

The conferences most parents had with their children’s teachers this school year probably went something like this: They occurred twice, in the fall and spring. Many parents failed to show up. Those ...

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 ...

All parents are hoping their child’s educational experience K through 12 will provide a solid foundation for their child's learning and future opportunities. But what I observed more than a decade ago ...

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 ...

A school district north of Denver is doing away with the traditional parent-teacher conferences this year, instead urging parents to log in to a website to find out how their children are doing. The ...

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 ...

Monica R. Martinez is the author of "Deeper Learning: How Eight Innovative Public Schools Are Transforming Education in the 21st Century." Updated June 1, 2016, 12:11 PM I can still remember the ...

Every year, our kids’ school offers two Parent-Teacher conference opportunities; one at the start of the year and one at the end. I feel it is important that my husband and I attend these meetings ...