Khan Academy - a free resource that offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. Khan Academy tackles math, science, computing, history, art history, economics, and more.
Homework Resources - a great way for parents to have conversations with their child on their learning at school and the importance of their child spending time reading each night. This site has resources for English Language Arts in Grades 2 through 5, and for K-12 Math.
Parent Guide for preparing for End-Of-Grade Testing - Wake County Public School System website about preparing students for the EOGs
My kid won't do his homework - article from an award-winning teacher-of-the-year and middle school teacher that offers strategies to motivate your child to complete their assignments
How to Get Children to Do Homework - an article from a licensed therapist that offers explanations on how to support and motivate your child to complete their assignments
Homework and Study Strategies for Teens - a WRAL article that lists of tried and true strategies that lead students toward academic success
How to do a Teen Mental Health Temperature Check - an article that details how to track your child's emotional and mental health as they navigate the collective trauma of the CoVID-19 pandemic
Kids and Math Anxiety - an NPR article about a study regarding kids' math achievement and parents' own anxieties about their math ability
Drug Use in Middle School - An article from DrugRehab.com about the prevalence of drug use among middle-school-aged youth.
Ordinary Places Teens Hide Drugs - An article from WRAL.com regarding the secretive ways teenagers hide their drug use and abuse from parents
NC State Psychoeducational Clinic - offers individual therapy for children (ages 7-13) struggling to manage symptoms of anxiety
American Psychological Association: Teens and Stress: How to keep stress in check - Information about how teenagers cope with stress and some strategies to effectively manage stress in a healthy way
Signs of Suicide (SoS) Middle School Awareness Prevention Program - an overview about the Signs of Suicide (SoS) middle school program that is used to educate and raise awareness of common behavioral and mental health disorders and suicide. Many people think suicide prevention is an individual thing – that someone who is struggling needs prevention and support. But really, prevention is about educating everybody on what to do if they’re worried about themselves or a friend. SOS Signs of Suicide has taught adults and children how to ACT (Acknowledge, Care, Tell) for decades – not only how to identify the warning signs of depression and suicide, but also how to have a conversation about it. Learn more about SOS’s evidence-based program for middle and high school students, please visit https://www.mindwise.org/sos-signs-of-suicide/
Human Trafficking - information from the Department of Homeland Security and how to keep our children safe
www.stopbullying.gov - information about how to talk with children about bullying and how to encourage your child to be a part of the solution.
A Parent's Guide to Cyber Safety - information from ConnectSafely.org, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating users of connected technology about safety, privacy and security.
FBI publication: A Parent's Guide to Cyber Safety - information from the FBI for parents to ensure their child's safety while online
How Students Can Beat Stress - some tips and tricks for students to effectively and healthily manage their stress levels
Transitioning to Middle School - Frequently Asked Questions - parent brochure
Common Sense Media - website with information on the power of media and technology in students' lives
Media Use by Tweens & Teens - a 2015 national survey detailing the media and technology habits of students 8-years- to 18-years-old