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Missed Parent-Teachers Conferences Could Result in Jail Time for Parents

by Honey Berk, Posted Oct 22nd 2010 1:12PM

There have been plenty of reports about parents being jailed when their kids miss school, but now parents also may be locked up for their own absences -- from parent-teacher conferences. Michigan prosecutor Kim Worthy is pushing for a new ...
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10 Questions to Ask - or Avoid - at Your Next Parent-Teacher Conference

by Elizabeth Humphrey, Posted Oct 1st 2010 4:00PM

Asking questions is the first step to better parent-teacher communication. Credit: Getty Images
Sweaty palms, cotton mouth, the fear of raising your hand ... if teachers and classroom settings made you nervous as a kid, the thought of your next ...Sweaty palms, cotton mouth, the fear of raising your hand ... if teachers and classroom settings made you nervous as a kid, the thought of your next parent-teacher conference might still cause anxiety. Take a deep breath. Knowing what to ask -- and which questions to avoid -- can help calm your fears.
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Make the Most of Parent-Teacher Conferences

by Elizabeth Humphrey, Posted Mar 3rd 2010 9:00AM

Arrive prepared. Credit: Getty Images
Parent-teacher conferences are a time when the playing field levels. Many school districts have mandatory policies on these meetings and frequently these conferences last from 10 to 20 minutes per student. ...
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