2022-02-03 16:31
Written By Varnett
Learning loss in students is a real thing. Here are strategies that can help your child get back on track.
We typically hear about learning loss over the summe… Read More
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2022-01-24 21:40
Written by Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child
The temperatures are cooler, there’s snow on the ground, the holidays are behind us and you’re thinking you missed out on ap… Read More
2021-10-29 20:01
By: Inspire Academy Charter School
As children grow, they encounter many obstacles in their lives—challenges to be overcome, priorities to juggle, and complex decisions to make. For… Read More
2021-09-10 19:31
Posted by Laura Perillo
September is here and it’s hard to believe that means the first day of school is quickly approaching. Many of us are trying to soak in these last… Read More
2021-08-24 23:52
By Cara Koch
What does Karate teach a child? Far more than you might expect if you’ve never delved into the martial arts world before.
Parents have various reasons for cons… Read More
2021-05-20 19:45
Ever wondered about the potential benefits your child could gain from a multilingual school? The list of benefits is impressive!
Your child’s education is one of your top priorities… Read More
2021-05-07 14:00
by Leslie Campos
There should be an award for parents everywhere who are working at home while caring for little ones, especially during the pandemic. People who are balancing the challen… Read More
2021-04-14 17:48
by Wendy Taylor
In addition to building strong relationships and maintaining consistency, students with autism who are struggling more than usual due to distance learning will&n&hell…Read More
2021-04-07 17:40
by Wendy Taylor
In part one, we discussed the importance of implementing strategies to help build strong relationships with students remotely. This is no easy task, but establis… Read More
2021-03-31 17:40
by Wendy Taylor
Distance learning, as well as the potential for hybrid and the return to in-person learning, has presented students with many unknowns. Educators and families know a… Read More
2021-03-08 17:00
by Wendy Taylor
One of the biggest downsides of online learning, in my personal opinion, is the loss of community and the severely diminished level of engagement… Read More
2021-02-23 15:00
by Wendy Taylor
Creating engaging lessons and activities for learning is no easy task. With today’s technology, the Gen Z group has access to the most realistic and stimulating… Read More
2021-02-16 15:00
by Wendy Taylor
As an avid reader, writer, and English teacher, nothing used to scare me more than the possibility of having to cover an absent colleague’s math class. Like a f… Read More
2021-02-10 19:00
Self-advocacy is a multifaceted trait that can be built with practice. It includes students’ ability to speak up for themselves, make their own decisions, pursue solutions without hand… Read More
2021-02-02 15:00
by Leslie Campos
Right now, stress is a pretty major part of almost everyone’s life. Since the pandemic began, rates of anxiety have skyrocketed in the US, and more people than ever… Read More
2021-02-01 19:21
by Laura Perillo, Oak Knoll
What would childhood be like if you’ve never put a spoon under your pillow, flushed ice cubes down the toilet or put on your pajamas inside ou… Read More
2021-01-27 20:00
by Laura Perillo, Oak Knoll
While every election season brings us hot-button issues, the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election specifically focused on the economy, health care, the global… Read More
2021-01-11 15:00
by Olivia Smith
Unexpected! unpredicted! unforeseen! These expressions fall short for the Coronavirus outbreak this year, 2020. Worldwide lockdown being imposed, life turning upside-down… Read More
2021-01-04 16:39
by Wendy Taylor
As mentioned in part one, much of the reason that young learners might struggle with reading comprehension is the fact that the process involves a compilation of othe… Read More
2020-12-28 16:29
by Wendy Taylor
Many of us don’t actually remember learning how to read. We may remember sitting on our kindergarten carpet squares, picking out new picture books at the school book… Read More
2020-12-21 15:00
by Leslie Campos
Many teachers across the U.S. can’t make ends meet on their salary alone, so it’s common for them to take on a second job, especially when summer rolls aroun… Read More
2020-12-15 15:00
By Wendy Taylor
STEM and STEAM Day is observed in the month of November. STEM is the acronym assigned to an approach to learning that utilizes science, technology, engineering, and math s… Read More
2020-12-08 15:00
By Lucy Wyndham
As the economy slowly reopens after the pandemic, millions of parents will be returning to the workplace – and the new normal that comes with it. Throughout the pand… Read More
2020-12-04 10:33
The Transformational Education Adventure (T.E.A.) Center is the world’s first leadership institute for children. We aim to create a caring and hands-on learning environment that develo… Read More
2020-11-23 15:00
By Hermann Samano
When you’re teaching your kids about the big wide world, why not start in your own backyard? Give them a shovel and turn them loose on the path to learning first… Read More
2020-11-16 15:25
By Laura Perillo, Oak Knoll School of The Holy Child
With COVID-19 still lingering about, the routine of going to school this year has been anything but normal, adding more layers of co… Read More
2020-11-09 15:00
By Wendy Taylor
Virtual learning certainly has its challenges, especially when it comes to differentiating in the virtual classroom. For students with special education accommodations… Read More
2020-11-02 15:00
By Laura Perillo
Raising kind and compassionate children is inevitably one of the most – arguably the most – important tasks that parents and caregivers are responsible for.&n&hell…Read More
2020-11-02 15:00
By Lucy Wyndham
The 2020 school year is about to begin, and as all children in DC will be attending online classes in September, parents are already gearing up to ensure that th… Read More
2020-10-29 19:33
Templeton Academy is an accredited, college-preparatory, micro school serving students in grades 6-12.
The City is our Classroom
Learning isn’t limited to a desk or a classroom; and we… Read More
2020-10-28 14:00
Whether you are looking for a new hobby or you are simply pursuing a long-term interest, music is more than just entertainment. What’s more, you are spoilt for choice for the instrumen… Read More
2020-10-26 14:00
By Charlene Roth, Safety Kid
The current pandemic has driven most Americans to stay in their homes. And with many martial arts studios closed indefinitely, the issue of inactivity is a re… Read More
2020-10-19 14:00
By Amelia Nora, Careful Mummy
Is your child a slow reader, struggling to recall what he/she read, or having difficult to mention words that are seemingly easy and familiar? If t… Read More
2020-10-13 14:00
by Wendy Taylor
With next year’s school schedule still very much up in the air, students around the United States are left with many “what ifs.” Combine this notio… Read More
2020-10-06 14:00
By Wendy Taylor
Distance learning is tedious enough. Between the emails, Zoom meetings, various portals teachers utilize, and workloads from each class, juggling at-home learning during t… Read More
2020-10-01 20:36
The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. Our… Read More
2020-09-29 18:28
We understand that the campus visit is one of the most valuable experiences for families exploring independent schools. Walking around, seeing the spaces, observing students in action and ga… Read More
2020-09-15 14:00
In episode 3 of the Academically Speaking podcast, Laura Perillo — Oak Knoll’s Marketing Content Strategist — sat down with Athletic Director Dr. Kelly… Read More
2020-09-08 14:00
By Wendy Taylor
There has been a great deal of talk about the importance of self-care. The COVID-19 pandemic has created a great deal of stress, worry, and unease for all of us. What we d… Read More
2020-08-26 18:34
Commonwealth Academy is a college preparatory independent school that embraces students of average to gifted ability who have ADHD, executive functioning challenges, and mild learning differ… Read More
2020-08-24 14:00
By Isabelle Baucum, Communications Director at Ambleside School
LIFE GIVING AND TECHNOLOGY FREE
Here are five ways your child can continue growing and learning while at home. The… Read More
2020-08-17 17:24
by Lucy Wyndham
Earlier this year, the Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in the mass closure of schools and other learning institutions as governments all over the world have implemented st… Read More
2020-07-15 20:29
By: Carrie Spencer, The Spencer’s Adventures
As much as kids are built for running around outside, from time to time, there’s a need to keep them indoors. While today’s… Read More
2020-06-29 20:08
by Laura Perillo, Marketing Content Strategist for Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child
For years, experts from different specialty areas have proven multiple benefits of a pre-K lear… Read More
2020-06-19 19:00
With the educational environment consistently evolving, educators are taking notice of how healthy and creative spaces can impact a child’s learning abilities. The 21st century is chal… Read More
2020-06-18 08:49
University of the Potomac provides educational opportunities at the undergraduate and graduate level leading to career enhancement for its multicultural learners by offering affordable and a… Read More
2020-06-02 13:30
by Lucy Wyndham
Most adults say that younger people don’t care about the world around them, but a new survey has shown that Generation Alpha, or children born after 2010, care about… Read More
2020-05-26 13:30
by Wendy Taylor
Now that the school year has come to a screeching halt for many students, digital learning and online instruction is becoming the norm. However, in addition to cont… Read More
2020-05-19 14:00
by Leslie Campos
We have all been in a position where our kids were bored, but we were too exhausted or tied up with adult responsibilities to do much about it. Unfortunately, the weath… Read More
2020-05-05 14:00
By Laura Perillo ‘
Playing a sport in college is a very personal choice that can change the entire shape of your college experience. Only a very small percentage of high school stud… Read More
2020-04-29 13:28
by Wendy Taylor
Finding a sense of calm is likely difficult for kids right now, no matter their age. Our world as we know it has halted. It’s been replaced by what seems like… Read More
2020-04-21 14:00
by Wendy Taylor
Extracurricular activities are known to increase academic performance. In addition to the obvious health benefits that physical activities provide, participation in… Read More
2020-04-13 13:30
by Lucy Wyndham
Around 4.5 million Americans – most of whom are children – wear braces, and if your child has just had a new set placed, they may be a tad worried about… Read More
2020-04-07 13:11
by Wendy Taylor
I, like many others, fondly remember the pride I felt when I walked into the classroom and saw my work hanging up on the wall. Aside from the glittery star stickers a… Read More
2020-03-24 14:00
by Dave, GPA-Calculator
Society has an unhealthy passion for average scores. A three-digit number represents the sum of a student’s academic achievements in a supposedly uniform fo… Read More
2020-03-20 19:15
by Wendy Taylor
State-wide school closures for an extended amount of time due to a worldwide pandemic is truly unprecedented. Families, school systems, and entire communities are now in… Read More
2020-03-10 14:00
By Laura Perillo, Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child
Many children are reluctant readers. They’re uninspired by the content, struggle with vocabulary or are simply more inte… Read More
2020-02-25 15:00
by Ryan Howard, Smart Parent Advice
When you think about moving, all sorts of things come to mind. There is the fun and excitement of finding a new home. But, there is also the daunting t… Read More
2020-02-19 14:12
The RFC middle school program is different from the elementary program by design. While elementary students are focused on tuning their imagination to learning how the universe works, adoles… Read More
2020-02-15 15:00
by Wendy Taylor
As much as my English-oriented brain would hate to admit it, math skills are crucial for functioning in the adult world. This means that, no matter one’s pers… Read More
2020-02-11 14:00
by Janelle Koszarek, MBA, Director of Sustainability & Community Engagement
Getting kids to eat vegetables can often feel like an impossible task. Mealtimes are critical bonding oppor… Read More
2020-01-28 15:30
by Wendy Taylor
Regardless of a student’s eventual career path, time management skills are bound to be a necessity. The ability to manage one’s time is sometimes a skill… Read More
2020-01-14 15:00
At least 90% of us use technology in the hour before we go to bed, according to the National Sleep Foundation. In some ways, this is natural. We are surrounded by technology all da… Read More
2020-01-02 15:00
By Ryan Howard, Smart Parent Advice
For all of the excitement that comes with moving, it can also create quite a bit of anxiety. Change can always be a little bit stressful. But, with a m… Read More
2019-12-24 15:00
by Meghan Hodgin, Director of Marketing and Communications at Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child
Developing empathy in children is imperative to ensure we are promoting good… Read More
2019-12-17 15:00
by Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child
Another memo to Santa was left on the Helpdesk printer this year. It seems Toy Town Industries is vying for Santa’s business ahead of Blac… Read More
2019-12-03 15:00
By Wendy Taylor
Vowel Phonemes
The English alphabet contains the following five vowels: A, E, I, O, U. The letter Y is also considered a vowel when it represents a vow… Read More
2019-11-18 20:08
By Jen Cort, LCSW-C, Founder Jen Cort Educational Consulting
Dear prospective boarding school parent,
This is the letter I wish I had received five years ago when my child began consi… Read More
2019-11-04 18:21
By Wendy Taylor
For preschoolers and early elementary-age children, “bad words” might range from potty language and/or bodily function-themed terms to outright curse wor… Read More
2019-10-29 07:08
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2019-10-21 13:00
By: Bronwyn Leigh
Bullying is a common vice in many schools. As a parent, you need to know the signs to look out for to understand if your child is being bullied in school. You should do… Read More
2019-10-11 14:00
By Wendy Taylor, M.Ed.
For parents with school-aged children, the idea of transitioning with or between entirely new schools can be anxiety-producing. How will my child handle the change… Read More
2019-10-01 14:00
By Lucy Wyndham
Improving online accessibility has become an important issue now that people are increasingly reliant on technology. Many people now turn to the web to access a huge rang… Read More
2019-09-24 19:57
When summer winds down, students nationwide start gearing up to go back to school. While many think about this “back to school” period as the time to stock up on supplies like pe… Read More
2019-09-05 14:00
By Denise Lisi DeRosa
It’s that time of year again. The long lazy days of summer are winding down. It’s time for families (grateful parents, disgruntled teens) to get back on… Read More
2019-08-27 14:00
By Lucy Wyndham
Creating a positive learning environment in the classroom is absolutely key to ensuring student progress as well as being able to get the best out of every indiv… Read More
2019-08-12 19:00
By Betsy Fenzel, LCSW-C, LCSW, LICSW, Georgetown Psychology
As the temperatures soar and we are busy in the swing of our summer schedules, it’s easy to forget that school will be… Read More
2019-08-06 13:25
By: Lucy Wyndham
As a student it can be hard to keep up with the demands of your course. Excelling academically involves a great deal of reading, research and high standard academic writi… Read More
2019-07-26 17:09
By: Carol Duke
Thinking about studying abroad? A lot of educational programs require applicants to submit a letter of intent. This letter could be as short as a single page, explaining t… Read More
2019-07-16 14:00
Have you ever thought about using a dog to boost your child’s literacy skills? While 32 million American’s cannot read, 50% of U.S. adults cannot even read an eighth-grade l… Read More
2019-07-12 14:51
At Creative Explorers, our mission is to provide a safe, secure and fun learning experience from infancy to school age and beyond. At CECC we value that through all cultures and development… Read More
2019-07-02 14:13
Teenagers and young adults send 2,022 text messages on average per month on their smartphone. As social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter and Facebook gain popularity, writin… Read More
2019-06-25 19:33
Annapolis Area Christian School (AACS) has been serving Maryland families for over 45 years, providing an excellent, distinctly Christian education from Kindergarten through 12th grade. AACS… Read More
2019-06-25 19:29
Annapolis Area Christian School (AACS) has been serving Maryland families for over 45 years, providing an excellent, distinctly Christian education from Kindergarten through 12th grade. AACS… Read More
2019-06-25 15:45
Annapolis Area Christian School (AACS) has been serving Maryland families for over 45 years, providing an excellent, distinctly Christian education from Kindergarten through 12th grade. AACS… Read More
2019-06-20 19:01
Mother of God School is a Catholic, coeducational private school located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The school currently enrolls students in pre-kindergarten through 8th grade.
The post Moth… Read More
2019-06-18 13:00
By Lucy Wyndham
Anyone who works in the D.C. area knows that traffic is getting worse, with commute times on the increase. The average employee in Prince George’s County, where traf… Read More
2019-06-14 09:31
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2019-06-10 15:32
By UniversityHQ
Get Ahead of the Game – Early High School Preparation for College
The best time to prepare for college is during your high school years. In fact, a college that… Read More
2019-06-06 18:36
Since 1976, CRCS has provided a biblically-based, Christian-worldview education for hundreds of students. Our alumni have entered into a broad spectrum of domains to include education, law… Read More
2019-06-06 18:23
Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School is the newest high school in the Archdiocese of Washington. It is a unique partnership between the Archdiocese of Washington, the Salesians of Don Bosco and… Read More
2019-06-04 18:42
At Small Savers Montessori, we provide young children with a welcoming community abundant in opportunities for exploring and developing new skills through an American Montessori Society (AMS… Read More
2019-06-04 13:55
Mike Brown, Research Analyst, LendEDU
A lot can change over the course of a decade, and when it comes to student loan debt, most of that change has been in the negative direction.
Acco… Read More
2019-05-29 12:38
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2019-05-29 05:18
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2019-05-07 11:13
The Cathay School, formally Washington Cathay Future Center (WCFC) is an internationally recognized educational enrichment center that provides year round activities, afterschool enrichment… Read More
2019-05-03 14:00
By: Lucy Wyndham
As a parent, an innate instinct is to protect your kids from harm or danger. The exposure and vulnerabilities that comes with personal information are quickly becoming a… Read More
2019-04-26 14:00
Alexandria, VA – April 9, 2019 –Alexandria’s Browne Academy has been honored with the SupportMusic Merit Award from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to mu… Read More
2019-04-17 14:30
By Lucy Wyndham
It costs the average D.C student just under $10,000 per year to attend a public college. As a result of the high cost of college tuition across the country, students are&n&hell…Read More
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