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Homeroom

A new advice column from education experts Brian Platzer and Abby Freireich. Brian and Abby answer questions from parents who are seeking advice about their kids’ education in this difficult time.

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Homeroom: My Child Is Near Tears Every Day—And So Am I
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Our son needs structure, but he also needs to unwind. What should we prioritize? Editor’s Note: Every Tuesday, Abby Freireich and Brian Platzer take questions from readers about their kids’ education. Have one? Email them at homeroom@theatlantic.com. Dear Abby and Brian, Everything feels untenable. I …
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Homeroom: Summer Learning Is About More Than Reading and Math
The Atlantic - Abby Freireich
Kids deserve a real break, especially this year. But they shouldn’t avoid academic reinforcement entirely. Editor’s Note: Every week, Abby Freireich and Brian Platzer have taken questions from parents about their kids’ education. This is the last article in the “Homeroom” series. Dear Abby and …
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Homeroom: The Pandemic’s Potential Silver Lining for Kids
The Atlantic - Abby Freireich
Each child will process this time differently, and adults can help kids find opportunity in the life that awaits them. Editor’s Note: Every Tuesday, Abby Freireich and Brian Platzer take questions from readers about their kids’ education. Have one? Email them at homeroom@theatlantic.com. Dear Abby …
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Homeroom: Why Kids Need Summer-Reading Assignments
The Atlantic - Abby Freireich
They need time to recharge. But taking a break shouldn’t mean ignoring academic skills altogether. Editor’s Note: Every Tuesday, Abby Freireich and Brian Platzer take questions from readers about their kids’ education. Have one? Email them at homeroom@theatlantic.com. Dear Abby and Brian, My third …
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Homeroom: I’m Dreading Parent-Teacher-Conference Day
The Atlantic - Abby Freireich
I feel like it’s my annual performance review, but with my son. Editor’s Note: Every Tuesday, Abby Freireich and Brian Platzer take questions from readers about their kids’ education. Have one? Email them at homeroom@theatlantic.com. Dear Abby and Brian, Parent-teacher-conference day is coming up, and …
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Homeroom: My Daughter Doesn’t Use Social Media—But She’s Being Cyberbullied
The Atlantic - Abby Freireich
Is the school responsible for helping? Editor’s Note: Every Tuesday, Abby Freireich and Brian Platzer take questions from readers about their kids’ education. Have one? Email them at homeroom@theatlantic.com. Dear Abby and Brian, Our daughter, whom I’ll call “Pam,” is 14 years old and going through a …

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