School, Decoded
Practical advice from an experienced elementary teacher to help parents understand school, support learning and know what to ask.
School shouldn’t feel like a mystery.
After 20 years in elementary education, I know how much of what happens inside a school can be unfamiliar when you’re looking at it from the outside.
School, Decoded is here to make it easier to understand. It’s for parents who want to better understand what’s happening at school, know what questions to ask, and feel more confident supporting their child, without needing a degree in education to figure it all out.
Once a week, I’ll take you behind the scenes of school life, from report cards and reading instruction to parent-teacher interviews, learning struggles, social-emotional issues, and the questions worth asking. I’ll explain what’s happening, what teachers are looking for, and what it can mean for your child.
No education jargon. No judgement. Just practical, teacher-insider advice to help you understand school and help your child navigate it.
Susie
Teacher · Literacy Specialist · Parent
What you’ll find in School, Decoded
Learning: Reading & Math
Practical ways to support reading, writing and math, including what your child is expected to learn at each grade level and what to do when they’re struggling.
Understanding School
Report cards, grades, assessments, IEPs , special education and who does what at school and how it all fits together.
Supporting Your Child
Learning struggles, behaviour, friendships and social-emotional challenges, practical ways to support your child at home, and how to advocate for them and work effectively with the school when they need more support.