Stopping the Summer Slide
At the end of every school year, many parents start to worry about the “summer slide”— the loss of knowledge and skills attributed to summer break. But experts disagree on…
Education
Philadelphia Deadline to Sign Up to Repeat Grade Extended
If you live in Philadelphia and think that your child fell behind this year due to virtual schooling, you still have the chance to sign them up to repeat…
Deadline to Sign up to Repeat a Grade July 15
If you live in Pennsylvania and think that your child fell behind this year due to virtual schooling, you now have the chance to sign them up to repeat a…
Zoo-on-Wheels to Continue Fun and Educational Programs
Elmwood Park Zoo's Zoo-on-Wheels program will continue to bring their mobile educational programs to public venues including schools, hospitals, libraries and more thanks to a grant from the Green Mountain…
6 Crafts for Teacher Appreciation Week
After an immensely challenging school year, teachers deserve more appreciation than ever. This year’s Teacher Appreciation Week is now underway and continues through May 8. These six DIY crafts are unique…
Philadelphia Expands PHLConnectED to Pre-K Households
Philadelphia expanded PHLConnectED, a program that offers free high-speed internet to eligible students, to families with children in prekindergarten last week. The city launched the program, which was previously only…
Free Online Education Tools to Keep Kids Learning
12 free educational sites to help keep your kids on track while schools are closed.
Local Schools Struggle to Provide Online Classes
A requirement that all students have equal access to online instruction has kept some school districts from implementing cyber lessons.
Why hip-hop belongs in today's classrooms
As America's most popular genre of music, hip-hop is being used by teachers to teach everything from math to Shakespeare.
Help Kids Spot Fake News
You can help them distinguish between trustworthy news sources and bogus clickbait.
Kids Are the Future of Agriculture
Potential career choices for children interested in the agriculture and food industry.
3 Lessons for Today's Teachers and Students From Coach Vince Lombardi
This Dec. 21 marks the 50th anniversary of the last football game Vince Lombardi ever coached. Remembered primarily as the helmsman of the Green Bay Packers during the 1960s and namesake of the Super Bowl trophy, Lombardi has…
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Exhibit Makes East Coast Debut in Philadelphia
Come and learn more about US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in a new exhibit.
How to Teach Kids About Consent
Because consent is more than sexual, parents should talk to their children about it from a young age.
PA Schools Can Now Replace Snow Days with Work-From-Home Days
Pennsylvania's new law for snow days allows schools to create online lessons for students to complete from home when school is cancelled. Sorry, kids.
Local Charter Schools Serve LD Students
Tips on how to go about selecting the best charter school for your child with a learning difference.
Common Student Injuries and How to Avoid Them
Being a student comes with many potential health hazards just as a real job does.
What Your Kids' School Safety Officer Wants You to Know
Part of the back-to-school tradition is meeting your child’s new teacher or principal. But many parents may not know the various employees who help keep their children safe at school, let alone what they do. So MetroKids reached out to…
Great Study Habits for School Success
Reinforce good study habits early and often to support ongoing student success.
Coach Kids to Correspond
Teach your child to write thank-you and condolence notes promptly and thoughtfully.
School Choice in Delaware
Delaware parents have until Jan. 13, 2016, to apply to charter and other schools during the state's school choice application window.
