Teacher Says: 30 Foolproof Ways to Help Kids Thrive in School

Popular Washington Post education columnist and veteran educator Evelyn Vuko shares the inside scoop to ensure children get the best education possible. Drawing on her experience in the classroom-as well as input from authorities ranging from creative writing experts to solar physicists-Vuko gives grade-specific advice from kindergarten through high school.

Readers will learn to:

? Find the right school
? Help with homework-the right way
? Make parent/teacher conferences friendly and productive
? Help hormone-crazed teens keep up with schoolwork
? Turn everyday activities like cooking dinner or cleaning out the attic into educational adventures