A Love of Learning
Developing engaged students starts at home. When parents take a one-good-day-at-a-time approach, raising a child who loves school can be easier than you might imagine.
Elementary School
The Same-Sex Advantage
A single-gender school might be an approach to education that benefits your child
Summer Writing
Your child can explore the joys of writing this summer with your support if you write together as a family and share your work.
Don’t lose those skills!
Learning moments abound during daily activities outside of school. Use these opportunities to hang on to reading, writing and math skills over the summer and get a jump on next term.
Beyond Learning Differences
If you suspect your child has a learning difference, the best place to start is by seeking the opinion of a medical or educational professional.
Therapy Connections Online
Online therapy services provides pediatric occupational, speech and behavioral services from the convenience of home.
How Do Kids Benefit from Language-Immersion Programs?
Bilingual education opens new avenues for students, including enhanced problem-solving and executive-functioning skills as well as new career paths.
Hands-on Learning in Montessori Schools
Instead of worksheets and pencils, Montessori classrooms offer children opportunities to learn through touching and doing.
Design Thinking
This innovative problem-solving method teaches kids empathy and expands their creativity.
A Look Inside Today's Catholic Schools
A Catholic school education might evoke images of rote lessons in reading, writing and arithmetic, with little room for personal exploration. But times have changed, and so have Catholic schools.
Choose a School: Public, Private, Charter
What type of school would be best for your child? Learn the pros and cons of charter, public and private schools.
What Is Dyscalculia?
Lots of kids struggle with math, but significant difficulties may indicate a learning disability called dyscalculia. Find out what it is and how to help.
The Law Requires School Districts to Identify Students with Special Needs
If your child has a special need that interferes with his education, the school district is obligated by the Child Find mandate to identify and support that need.
School Tech Trends
Learn how tech in the classroom enhances education
Poor Handwriting or Dysgraphia?
Does your child's poor handwriting indicate a learning disability called dysgraphia? Learn the signs and solutions.
Homework That Helps
Teachers, tutors and parents ring in on what makes homework meaningful, not just busy work.
Student Curiosity Sparks Exploration
Letting students' interests guide their learning results in hands-on projects that teach grade-level skills in a meaningful, engaging way.
Should Your Gifted Child Skip a Grade?
Get expert insights on how to determine whether your advanced learner would benefit from skipping a grade.
The Benefits of Service Learning
Discover the importance of service learning in education and how a local independent school excels at teaching its students to serve the community.
7 Ways to Ease Back-to-School Anxiety
Is your child anxious about going back to school? These tips can help!
How Do We Elect a President?
A quick, visual guide to the presidential election process, with some fascinating facts about the origins of the donkey and elephant party mascots
Big School or Small School?
Is a big school or a small school better for your child? Learn the benefits of each choice.
Don't Make These 10 Homeschooling Mistakes
Planning to homeschool next year? Check out these tips to avoid some rookie pitfalls!
Montessori Schools Balance Tradition and Tech
While remaining true to Montessori tradition, these schools also educate tech-savvy students.