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.

By The Atlantic

The Atlantic
Essays
My Kid Can’t Write an Essay Without Having a Meltdown
The Atlantic - Abby Freireich
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 daughter...
12 hours ago
The Atlantic
Mathematics
The Worsening Homework Problem
The Atlantic - Abby Freireich
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 son, who...
Apr 13
The Atlantic
Education
Homeroom: My Daughter Is Lying to Me About School
The Atlantic - Abby Freireich
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, I’m writing...
Apr 6
The Atlantic
Learning
Homeroom: Returning to the Classroom Might Not Be Easy
The Atlantic - Abby Freireich
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 11-year-old...
Mar 30
The Atlantic
Learning
Homeroom: My Son Spends Hours Studying. Then He Forgets Everything.
The Atlantic - Abby Freireich
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, I don’t know...
Mar 23