Matthew Dicks
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Pretty Much All Your School-Related Questions Came Down to One Piece of Advice
Real-life teacher advice from Care and Feeding. → Read More
My Child’s Teachers Recently Showed Really Awful Judgment. Right?
Parenting advice on class couples, recess, homework, and more. → Read More
I’m So Worried My Son Is Becoming “That Kid.” How Can I Keep That From Happening?
Parenting advice on school choice, poor behavior, and preschool. → Read More
Can I Break My Child’s Trust to Help Her Get Support at School?
Real-life teacher advice about trauma, academic struggles, and home life. → Read More
Our School’s No-Deadline Policy Has Totally Backfired On My Teen
Teacher advice on deadlines, reading progress, and conferences. → Read More
My Child Desperately Wants to Perform. The Problem? He Has Terrible Stage Fright.
Real-life teacher advice on stage fright, IEPs, and redshirting. → Read More
Can I Tell My Son’s Teacher That Her Behavior Point System Is Garbage?
Teacher advice on behavior rewards, school camping trips, and public versus private school. → Read More
My Son Is a Target of Racist Remarks. His School Refuses to Take Proper Action.
Parenting advice on bullying, racism, and homework. → Read More
A Destructive Classmate Is Ruining My Kid’s School Year
Real-life teacher advice on problem students, Montessori, and when to start school. → Read More
My Child’s Teacher is Really Sick. What Do I Tell My Kid?
Parenting advice on ill teachers, the achievement gap, and tough transitions. → Read More
The Great Homework Debate Has Come for My 8-Year-Old. I Want to Revolt.
Teacher advice on reading logs, potty training, and unenthusiastic teachers. → Read More
My Son Is Being Penalized for His Teacher’s Mistake. Should I Stay Out of It?
Teacher advice on grades, organization, and unschooling. → Read More
Wait, Am I Really Supposed to Help My Teen With Their Schoolwork?
Real-life teacher advice on homework, motivation, and reading. → Read More
My Therapist Told Me A Lot of What I Struggle With Isn’t Really “Normal”
Teacher advice on IEPs, teen suicide, and gun safety. → Read More
What’s the Best Way to Support My Child’s Teacher?
Teacher advice on teacher support, ADHD, and kindergarten readiness. → Read More
How Do I Convince My Son I Know What’s Best for Him Academically?
Real-life teacher advice on GATE, autism, and kindergarten readiness. → Read More
I Don’t Know How to Help My Daughter Navigate Her Toxic “Friendships”
Teacher advice on toxic friendships, class requests, and combined classrooms. → Read More
Ask a Teacher: My Child Is Not in the Gifted Program. Should I Push to Get Her In?
Teacher advice on gifted programs, prepping for high school, and teacher names. → Read More
Ask a Teacher: My Daughter Isn’t Challenged in Math. How Can I Help Her?
Teacher advice on supporting trans students, math, and bullies. → Read More
Ask a Teacher: Did Our School Overreact to My Child’s Thoughtless Remark?
Real-life teacher advice on gun safety, threats of violence, and fostering a love of learning. → Read More