This fall, my daughter is entering her last year of elementary school. She is nearing the end of an era before the start of a big, new one that comes with a lot of change and much more independence.

Middle school is a time of transition for young people as they develop a sense of self. At the same time, changing bodies, more rigorous academics and new social challenges can make middle school ...

As a middle school teacher, I was encouraged to call my students home to share something good. I thought it was unrealistic, but the principal insisted on a call and not an email. It's been 20 years ...