# Dear Teacher — Advice For Parents

> Expert educational advice and resources for parents. (iPhone/iPad app by COMPASS SYNDICATE CORPORATION.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dear-teacher/id927640722 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [COMPASS SYNDICATE CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/898089677)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-08-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dear-teacher/id927640722/reviews.md

## What is Dear Teacher?

Dear Teacher is a comprehensive resource for accurate information on helping children get the most from their education. Accomplished educators with experience from preschool through college offer –

•	Answers to parents’ questions about their children’s education
•	Techniques to build children’s reading, math and study skills
•	Activities to increase children’s knowledge in reading, math, science and social studies in a fun-filled fashion
•	Checklists to see if children are ready for kindergarten, gifted, reading on grade level and much more.
•	Books that quickly teach young children to read 

Dear Teacher has solid advice on such parental concerns as incompetent teachers, playground bullies, learning disabilities, phonics, the gifted learner, computer usage, college admissions, the common core standards, avoiding homework battles, the latest educational innovations and everything else parents need to know.

The two educators – Peggy Gisler and Marge Eberts – are:
•	Nationally syndicated newspaper education columnists with King Features Syndicate
•	Have M.A. and Ed.S. degrees in education, and Peggy has a doctorate in Educational Leadership and Special Education
•	Authors of more than 100 books on education including: advice books for parents, textbooks and beginning readers

## Key features

- Answers to parents' education questions
- Techniques for reading, math, and study skills
- Fun learning activities
- Readiness checklists
- Advice on common educational concerns
- Resources on educational innovations

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checklist: Is my child ready for Kindergarten? | $0.99 | one-time |
| Checklist: College Admissions Proccess | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dear-teacher/id927640722/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Dear teacher

*2016-04-18, version 1.04*

Extremely informative. Well researched answers!
The data covers preschool through college on all topics! This is a must have source of information for parents talking to Teacher's.

### 5/5 — All in one spot

*2015-08-16, version 1.03*

Easy to use.  Lots of great information - all in one location!!

## Frequently asked questions about Dear Teacher

### What is Dear Teacher's learning methodology?

Dear Teacher focuses on providing practical advice and actionable techniques for parents to implement at home. It emphasizes fun activities and skill-building exercises across reading, math, science, and social studies to enhance a child's learning.

### How does Dear Teacher help track a child's progress?

The app offers checklists to assess a child's readiness for kindergarten, whether they are reading on grade level, or if they are identified as gifted. These tools help parents gauge their child's academic standing.

### Does Dear Teacher offer any certifications?

Dear Teacher does not appear to offer formal certifications. Its primary function is to provide expert advice and resources to parents to support their children's education.

### What specific topics does Dear Teacher cover for parents?

Dear Teacher addresses a wide range of parental concerns, including dealing with incompetent teachers, playground bullies, learning disabilities, phonics, gifted learners, computer usage, college admissions, and avoiding homework battles.

### Who are the educators behind Dear Teacher?

The app features advice from accomplished educators Peggy Gisler and Marge Eberts, who are nationally syndicated newspaper education columnists and have authored over 100 books on education.

### Is Dear Teacher available on multiple devices?

Yes, Dear Teacher is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users.

### How often is Dear Teacher updated?

The app was last updated on January 31, 2023, with version 2.0.3. This indicates regular maintenance and potential for new content or features.

### What is the age rating for Dear Teacher?

Dear Teacher has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for parents of young children and older.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.3 — 2023-01-31

- Restoration of secure hypertext protocol

### 2.0.2 — 2023-01-21

New content for the Dear Teacher community
- and the usual bug fixes

### 2.0.0 — 2022-05-25

New content from the Dear Teacher community.

### 1.5.5 — 2018-12-20

- updated Skinny Books App Store link
- designed to work with iOS 12

### 1.04 — 2015-09-14

- updated keywords and ratings

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