Education Features

	Title	Issue
	Does My Child Need a Tutor? Expert tutoring advice from Mathnasium, Huntington Learning Center, Above Grade Level and ASSIST Institute By Suzanne Koup-Larsen	November 2013
	Common Core: Curriculum Controversy Why some area parents and educators are so concerned about the national Common Core State Standards educational initiative. By Susan Stopper	September 2013
	Focus Points With so many social media messages, kids concentration levels are slipping. Help them get their focus back. By Carolyn Jabs	August 2013
	5 Simple Steps to Conquering the Transition from Early Intervention to Kindergarten A step-by-step guide to helping children with special needs transition from early intervention services to special education in Kindergarten By Josh Kershenbaum, Esq & Christi Lewis, MEd, Frankel & Kershenbaum, LLC	August 2013
	How to Choose After-School Activities Learn to select just the right after-school enrichment activity to keep your child active and interested. Plus, a guide to after-school activities in Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania suburbs, South Jersey and Delaware. By Terri Akman	August 2013
	Schools Take Classes Outside Area schools conduct outdoor classes to teach science, math, social studies and more. By Terri Akman	May 2013
	Want a challenging school role? Options include service on a school board, Odyssey of the Mind, After School Activities Partnership and Art Goes to School. By Ann L. Rappoport, PhD	February 2013
	PE stretches beyond gym class To get kids moving, schools are using exercise bikes in the library, calisthenics during algebra and even video games like Dance Dance Revolution. By Terri Akman	January 2013
	TOYS THAT TEACH Kids will have fun while they learn with these recommendations for all ages from toy stores, parents and reviewers. By Terri Akman	December 2012
	Are you a homework helper? Four area tutors suggest ways parents can be their kids' study buddies. Their tips include reading to, and later along with, your children. By Carol Anne Pagliotti	October 2012