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Joanne Jacobs
Sep 22, 20241 min read
Parents, don't drive yourself crazy
"Intensive parenting" is driving parents crazy.
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Joanne Jacobs
Oct 27, 20232 min read
Rich kids, smart kids
Wealthy parents raise high-scoring children, according to new SAT and ACT data, reports Claire Cain Miller in the New York Times....
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Joanne Jacobs
Feb 8, 20233 min read
Do parents know best? ESAs go for robots, rabbits, roping lessons
If a homeschooled child learns to code a toy robot, care for a pet rabbit or take cowboy roping lessons, is that an educational expense?...
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Joanne Jacobs
Dec 8, 20221 min read
Ignoring smart kids isn't a smart strategy
Gifted students deserve an education that fits their needs, argues Brandon Wright on Fordham's Advance newsletter. Acceleration and...
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