As a parent, it’s your job to look ahead and plan for the future, whether that means packing lunch or creating a roadmap for college. Perhaps one of the most important things parents can look ahead to is education. School reform, college, and getting involved as a parent are all important topics for parents to stay on top of, and these blogs all offer great ways to do so. We’ve discovered 25 of the best education blogs for proactive parents, and we encourage you to check them out.

PTO TODAY:

On the PTO Today blog, you’ll find out how parent leaders are making schools great, with ideas, news, opinions, and tips for the PTO world.
THE ANSWER SHEET:
From the Washington Post, The Answer Sheet offers a school survival guide for parents. With blogger Valerie Strauss, you’ll learn how to get through your child’s formal education and stay sane at the same time.
BEYOND SCHOOL:
In this blog from Education Week, parents can explore learning outside of the traditional school day. Find out what you can do to better support learning at home and out and about.
K-12 PARENTS AND THE PUBLIC:
Also from Education Week, K-12 Parents and the Public is all about education policy. Parents can follow this blog to see how other parents and the community are reshaping education policy, and find out how to get involved.
PROACTIVE PARENTING:

Sharon Silver’s blog is all about teaching parents to parent proactively rather than reactively. Check out what she has to say about correcting behavior in children.