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Elaine Ho

Elaine Ho studied Political Science and Education at the University of California, Berkeley and previously served in Americorps teaching and mentoring high school students. She is interested in connecting parents with the resources and information they need to help their children succeed. She also curates a free weekly newsletter called Beyond the Classroom, which collects the top need-to-know education news for parents.

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5 TED Talks to Inspire, Move, and Motivate You as a Parent

Take a look at these 5 TED Talks that will inspire, move, and motivate you with out-of-the-box and well-thought advice.

4 Tips to Navigate the College Selection Process with Your Child

What are some things that you as a parent can do with your child without completely taking over the college admissions and selection process? Here are some tips on how parents can support their child as he or she makes this significant decision about his or her academic future.

6 Tips for Strengthening Parent-Teacher Relationships

Any working relationship requires some finesse in navigating, so we asked the Edmentum team, many of whom are former teachers, for any tips that would be helpful for strengthening parent-teacher relationships. Here is a list that summarizes some of their responses!

12 Days of Summer Activities

While school has only been out for one month, it may feel like a century ago to you, as your kids bounce off the walls in your home, relishing in their summer freedoms.

6 Summer Learning Opportunities for Your Child

How do you keep up the learning over the summer, without having to pay an arm and a leg? We've compiled some suggestions on activities to keep summer fun and academically enriching for your child!

Tips on Saving for College for Parents

Here are a variety of options to think about when considering how to save up money for college.

[Parent Involvement] What Are State Tests, and How Can I Support My Child Taking Them?

State testing is just around the corner, and it can be an understandably stressful time for your child. As a parent, it's important to know the basics of state testing to better support your little learner. Here are some basics of state testing and some tips on what you can do to better support your child.

6 Tips on Helping Your Child with Homework You Don’t Understand

According to a 2013 Edweek article, about 50% of parents struggle with helping their children with homework, and 46.5% of those parents struggle because they themselves don't understand the subject material. So yes, you are not alone. But, what are some ways you can help your child tackle their nightly workload that seems to be challenging even for you? Here are some tips to help your children with their homework, if you're struggling with the assignment yourself: