Hank Pellissier, Author at GreatSchools

Understanding “they” and preferred pronouns

“They” is here; get used to it

Is a teen you know telling you they’re a “they?" Here's how parents can navigate the new world of gender pronouns.

7 ways to teach your kindergartner self-regulation

Cô gắi dễ thương 7 ways to teach your kindergartner self-regulation

Self-regulation helps kids succeed in kindergarten. It’s also a skill set that starts early and has a host of benefits for success in school, career, and life.

15 rights parents have in public schools

Cô gắi dễ thương From making sure your child is safe to defending her freedom of speech, here is what you are allowed, without exception.

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8 rights parents don't have in American public schools

Cô gắi dễ thương 8 surprising things parents have no control over in American public schools

Cô gắi dễ thương From teachers spanking your children to the state demanding they get flu shots before being allowed to attend, here's what you have no control over in your school.

Scholarships for first-to-college students

Cô gắi dễ thương Scholarships for first-generation college students

There's scholarship money available specifically for students whose parents didn’t go to college. Here are a few great sources to check out.

A bridge to success for high-achieving low-income teens

The nonprofit QuestBridge helps high-achieving teens from low-income families get into top colleges — many with a full scholarship.

Scholarships your teen can (ahem, should) apply to

Cô gắi dễ thương One of the best ways to pay for college? Scholarship money!

Cool careers spotlight: photography director

Cô gắi dễ thương Cool careers spotlight: photography director

Lights! Camera! Action! Working in the film industry is a dream job for many teenagers. It’s creative, complex, and emotionally expressive — and it's in high demand.

Cool careers spotlight: web developer

Being self-motivated and staying abreast of the latest programming languages are crucial for this in-demand career that's projected to grow 27 percent between 2014 and 2024.

Cool careers spotlight: radiology technologist

As a child, did your teen want x-ray vision as their superpower? They may be interested in this growing field helping to diagnose and treat diseases.