Equipping students with the knowledge to be a good leader—from an understanding of government, politics and global perspective to knowing how to be an engaging public speaker—is important. But knowledge alone isn’t all they need to become one. “You don’t suddenly wake up as an adult and have all these …
Read More »In This Issue
How Parents Can Counter the Harmful Effects of the National Teacher Shortage
The teacher shortage continues to be a problem for our nation’s schools. Following a huge surge of resignations early in the pandemic, quitting is surging again and burnout again is one of the top reasons. The effects of the shortage on K-12 schools are multi-dimensional. Among them are larger classes, …
Read More »Study: Diversity in Children’s Books Increases Reading
What would it take to get kids to read more books? That’s a question that people have been asking for years, and one that has become even more pressing as the 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress found that only 33% of fourth graders and 31% of eighth graders in …
Read More »Parent You Should Know: Jeryl Cole
As a Baltimore native, Jeryl Cole knew what kind of businessman he wanted to be when he grew up. He wanted to be an entrepreneur involved in and connected to the community he served. Today, that’s his reality. Jeryl Cole and his wife, Ty, own and operate Off the Rox, …
Read More »Something Different Summer
Trying new things isn’t just exciting—it’s important. Especially when you’re a kid trying to figure out what you like, what you want to do and what you want to be when you grow up. The summer camp experience helps kids be more independent and confident while keeping them active and …
Read More »ADHD and Mental Health
ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders. The disorder, typically diagnosed in childhood, affects millions of children in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control, the number of children ages 3 to 17 years old who have ever been diagnosed with ADHD is about 6 …
Read More »The Future of AI in the Classroom
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has recently made waves in art, literature and news. From revolutionary innovations that promise to make life easier to horrifying crimes, there’s no area AI hasn’t touched. AI is everywhere—including the classroom. “While AI undoubtedly offers significant benefits, there are potential drawbacks of which parental awareness is …
Read More »Fun Ways to Celebrate Easter for the Whole Family
Easter egg hunts, dyeing eggs, and chocolate bunnies are all things kids look forward to each year for Easter. While these are great ways to celebrate, it can be tricky to think of new things to do. Plus, it shouldn’t only be kids getting in on the fun. While traditions …
Read More »Eclipses and Space Bunnies
If your kids have never seen a solar or lunar eclipse, listen up! It’s important to know how to view them safely, but doing so will be an opportunity not to miss, as they don’t happen very often—and this spring, families will have the opportunity to see not one, but …
Read More »A History of Girl Power: 9 Stories of Strength
Girls and women have made great strides throughout history—and continue to do so today. During Women’s History Month in March, we celebrate the women who have inspired us through advocacy, courage, kindness and accomplishment, and empower our kids to do the same. These books show what a difference girls can …
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