Integrating the Arts Into Your Child’s Education
by Jacqueline Renfrow
Your friend puts you in charge of party decorations because she claims she’s “not artistic.” When we categorize ourselves as creative or...
Choose the Right School for Your Child
Parents in Pennsylvania have the power to choose the best school for their children. You know them the best—their interests, hobbies, quirks, and dreams....
PA Cyber Delivers STEM Learning to Students
About 11,000 students are currently enrolled at PA Cyber because they chose a unique but comprehensive online education. PA Cyber students enjoy learning when,...
Why Positive Education? More Like, Why Not?
Whenever I speak to a school, organization or new group of passionate, interested parents, I am inevitably asked, “Why Positive Education?” Mostly, this well-meaning...
Private School Learning Models
If you’re thinking about enrolling your child in a private school, you may be overwhelmed by all of the options — not only the...
Philadelphia Program Incentivizes Parents Who Drive Kids to School
The School District of Philadelphia is launching a program to incentivize parents who drive their children to school. The Parent Flat Rate Program was...
Enjoying Museums With Your Kids
Museums across the country are starting to reopen after being forced to close during the pandemic. Many of them, such as Baltimore’s Port Discovery...
What Makes a School Great?
Gina Hubbard, principal of Joseph J. Greenberg Elementary School in Northeast Philadelphia, says that when judging the quality of a school, parents should look...
10 Commandments for a Great School Year
1. Thou shalt set a proper bedtime.
It can be difficult to transition from the long, fun-filled days of summer to the more rigid schedule...
Ready for School Checklist
When your children are first learning to get ready for school, it’s easy for them to forget a few things. Your kids can draw...