The Value of Faith-Based Education
Faith-based schools offers students abundant opportunities for academic and personal growth.
Elementary School
Understand Each Age and Stage
Be prepared for the tumultuous stages children go through as they grow from kindergartners to teens with these tips.
School Open House Calendar
Open house calendar for independent private schools in Pennsylvania, South Jersey and Delaware
Maximize the Tutoring Experience
Determine whether center-based, online or private tutoring is right for your child.
The Montessori School Scene
What is a Montessori School? Understand the options & affiliations. Plus: a list of Montessori schools in Pennsylvania, South Jersey and Delaware.
Why Local Schools Are Choosing Singapore Math
Learn why Singapore math is becoming the go-to curriculum in Philadelphia-area public, charter and private schools.
The Montessori Mind
Young children aren’t known for intense concentration. To the contrary, kids are expected to bounce from one activity to another with the attention span of a gnat. That’s why parents are surprised when they tour a Montessori School and see…
The Multicultural Classroom
As area schools get more diverse, students are learn about and celebrate multiculturalism in the classroom. Plus: Why host an exchange student?
Prep for Parent-Teacher Conferences
How to have a successful parent-teacher conference
Common Core Pros & Cons
Educational experts and parents weigh in on the strengths and weaknesses of the Common Core State Standards Initiative.
The Matthew Effect
Find out why third grade is a crucial year for long-term reading success.
Kindergarten Kickoff
Real moms' advice on how to help new Kindergarten students adjust to school.
Fun Math Games Encourage Summer Learning
Summer math activities and enrichment games help preschool and elementary school kids maintain academic skills at home.
Schools Take Classes Outside
Area schools conduct outdoor classes to teach science, math, social studies and more.
First-time bus ride jitters?
These tips can help ease the anxiety for both you and your child.
My kid got a 'bad teacher'!
If you're concerned about your child's new teacher, here's how to identify your concerns and address them.
Help Your Son Gain Reading Skills
Boys seem to have much more trouble learning to read than girls do. Here's how parents can help their sons develop reading skills.
Multiplication Tables: A Key Skill
Kids who don't learn their multiplication facts have difficulty with later courses such as algebra. Here's how to help them learn.
Make Elementary Homework Fun
Homemade games can make it fun to practice counting coins, spelling and vocabulary.
How Schools Decide a Kid Is Gifted
Schools use IQ tests and a variety of other techniques to identify students as "gifted."
Head Start on a Second Language
You don’t need to wait until your child reaches middle school to begin world language instruction.
8 Tips for Elementary School Success
How can you most effectively nurture your budding young student? Here are educators’ tips for elementary school success.