With as seemingly impossible as it is to get into college these days and the ever more punishing economy and job market our kids are likely to end up in, the stakes have probably never felt higher ...

It may not surprise you to learn that I was a pretty good student. Not perfect, of course — I put everything off to the last minute and did a fair amount of late-night cramming when I was in high ...

Now I don't claim to be an A-student But I'm trying to be For maybe by being an A-student, baby, I can win your love for me. —Sam Cooke A friend recently drew my attention to an article on the Time ...

Q. 1: I read your column about test anxiety with interest. I’m not anxious about taking tests as much as I’m anxious about getting good grades. I worry about grades all the time. It feels like my ...

Don’t get me wrong—I’m happy that my 9-year-old daughter gets good grades in school. Good grades are better than bad grades, after all, and I’m glad to see that she is recognized for the hard work she ...

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - A new school year is underway across Allentown, including at Jefferson Elementary School. "We had a great summer as a family, now it's time to get focused, get them back to school and ...