Parents acting as informed consumers can transform our schools. What Every Parent Needs to Know... takes you inside exciting classrooms where children are challenged to become thinkers, problem solvers and enthusiastic leaders. You will learn:
--How children become readers and writers
--How children learn math, science and social studies skills
--How to survive homework
--What the debate over phonics, whole language and invented spelling is all about
--How to best work with your child's teacher