Schoolfamily.com - Helping parents help their kids succeed at school

Think of educational apps as having one of two jobs: helping users stay organized or teaching content. The first type are the digital versions of old-school assignment books, but with added capabilities like grade and assignment tracking and notifications—perfect for both parents’ and kids’ phones. One of the best is the award-winning iStudiez Pro (iPhone and iPad, $2.99), which lets older elementary through college-age students track homework assignments, test and quiz scores, class dates and times, and more. More: For Students, Parents, and Families, There Are Apps for That