NexGen Mint: New Program for Teens at the Mint Museum
A new program for teens at The Mint Museum.
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Climbing to New Heights at Brookstone School
Brookstone School students are growing green thumbs thanks to their new urban garden.
James Ford Leads Way for Teachers
James Ford, 2014 North Carolina Teacher of the Year, has been appointed Teacher Advisory Committee chair.
The Pros and Cons of Anonymous Social Media
Armed with a basic understanding of anonymous social media, you'll be in a better position to talk to teens about it.
Teen Tech Week at Charlotte Mecklenburg Libraries March 8-14
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library invites teens to explore, create and share the world of technology during Teen Tech Week, March 8-14.
Making the Most of Infographics
Guidance on how to extract meaning from infographics.
Partnership Pushes Love of Reading to Charlotte Schools
OrthoCarolina and Promising Pages are helping to increase local kids' love of reading.
Charlotte Parent's 2015 Terrific Teens
From climbing some of the world's highest mountains to winning a playwriting contest in New York, this year's set of Terrific Teens stand out for commitment to their passions.
Brain Training
Where once scientists thought the brain was stagnant, or incapable of change, we now know that's not true.
Charlotte Teen Opens Instrument Lending Library
A senior at Rocky River High School is making music a little more accessible to the community.
Blumenthal Performing Arts Announces New Scholarship for High School Students
The Gordon Hay Scholarship is designed for special learning opportunities related to the recipient's career interest in a non-performing area within the performing arts.
Three New Charlotte Charter Schools Approved to Open in Fall 2015
Three new charter schools have been given the green light from to open in the fall of 2015.
Fostering Your Child's Creativity
Activities to encourage creativity.
How Old is Old Enough for Social Networking?
Things to consider before letting your child sign up for social media sites designed for adults.
2015-16 CMS Magnet Schools Lottery Open
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools online School Options Lottery is open through Jan. 26 at 10 p.m.
Hands-on History for Home-Schoolers
With the number of families choosing to home-school on the rise, local venues are providing special programs for the home-school community. Home-school students can open up a historical treasure trove through Historic Latta Plantation's Traveling Trunks program. The trunks contain…
Time to Change Tutors?
Consider these things before you call it quits.
Disconnect to Rediscover Playtime
Why open-ended, child-led play is crucial to development.
Is My Child Ready for Kindergarten?
How to figure out what's best for your child.
Making the Switch From Public to Private School
All families that consider private school seem to have one thing in common: They're looking for a more individualized educational experience for their child.
Parental Homework Help: How Much is Too Much?
Research finds that parental help is mostly inconsequential, and sometimes even has negative effects.
How Values Play Into Your School Decision
How to narrow your education options and choose what is best for your children.
How to Motivate a Middle Schooler
If a middle-school student is totally unmotivated in school, it's time to schedule a meeting with your child's teacher.
Helping the Perfectionist Child Find Balance
If you have an overachieving child, striving for perfection could set your child up for disappointment.
