An enriching endeavor: After-school music lessons boost kids’ confidence levels and skill sets
Music can be a beautiful thing to parents’ ears (and lives). After all, it helps develop the brains, skills and confidence levels of young...
Find an Overnight Field Trip
Several venues in and around Philadelphia host overnight field trips for schools or other groups.
When Should You Help Your Kids With Their Homework?
Parents' homework help is most useful when kids are young or older and struggling with a subject that you know well.
How to Make it Through Your Kid’s Middle School Years
A local school counselor uses his years of experience to help you
get your child from kid to teen.
Local High Schools Decide to Start School Later
Several suburban Philadelphia high schools now start classes later, while others debate the pros and cons.
Is There Lead in Your School's Water?
Has your school tested its water for lead? How you can find out in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
As Local Teen Gamer Wins $3 million, Esports Teams Go to School
Schools across the country, including ones in Philadelphia and the suburbs, have added esports teams as an extracurricular activity.
What's a Progressive School? How is it Different From a Traditional School?
Students in progressive schools learn through experiences and projects, often out in the community.
