High School

Finding and hiring a local math tutor for yourself or your high school student can be tricky. Discover the truth about paid services, how to find a private tutor, and how to get the most for your money when starting math tutoring sessions.

A student struggling with algebra in high school needs gentle guidance to bring up their grade and maybe even actually enjoy math. Here are some tips and resources to improve their math skills.

An American high school teacher's look at what we could learn from the French when it comes to secondary education.

Need to do well on that AP literature exam in the spring to get college credit? Check out these tips, tools, and products to get the grade you want.

Looking for graphic novels and comic series for new readers? Here are some recommendations for teens and young girls I made with some help from my husband, who works as a comic book illustrator.

Going away to college has long been seen as a rite of passage. But are all students ready to leave the nest?

Students from around the country receive invitations to join the National Society of High School Scholars. What is this organization, and is the enrollment fee worth it?

How to get from high school to college. High school advice. College advice. Life advice.

This four-week unit plan for Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby and theme of the American dream includes a pacing guide, daily lesson plans, pre-reading activities, in-class essays, related readings, review games, and exam topics.

Tips for high school students to stay organized and help get better grades. Students who get better grades in high school will qualify for better colleges and scholarship money.

Here I take a brief glimpse at Hamlet's speech to the players and briefly discuss Shakespeare's take on the actor.

Do you feel guilty for not paying for your child's education? Don't. Paying for college is hard in this economy. Kids learn responsibility for their actions and have ownership in their education when they have to pay for their own college tuition.

My choice to wear hijab, and how it affected me at school.

High school rumors are a form of bullying, and there are ways to support your teen and/or keep yourself sane during a time when your teen (or you) is getting bullied by other teens spreading nasty rumors.