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In my years working with children, teens, and young adults, I have noticed a pattern. The students who struggle most are rarely the ones who aren’t trying. They are the ones who never stop trying. They study late, skip meals, drop friendships, give up sleep, and then wonder why the material won’t stick and why they feel flat, anxious, or irritable.

The research consistently supports one important conclusion: there is no universally "best" type of school. The best school is the one that best matches your child's learning style, personality, interests, needs, and goals.

As a school psychologist, I've worked with hundreds of children who insist they "hate reading." Yet, after taking a closer look, I've found that very few children truly dislike stories or learning. More often, they dislike how reading makes them feel. For some, reading feels frustrating. For others, it feels slow, boring, overwhelming, or like another school assignment waiting to be graded.

Wondering if your child is ready for honors or advanced classes? A school psychologist explains the skills, research, and signs of academic readiness.