Q: Hi, Molly. My 9-year-old wants a phone. Husband and I have been totally against it, but then I wished he had one the first few weeks of school when the bus schedules were crazy and I couldn’t reach…
Q: Hi, Molly. My 9-year-old wants a phone. Husband and I have been totally against it, but then I wished he had one the first few weeks of school when the bus schedules were crazy and I couldn’t reach…
Heading back to school always comes with a bit of stress, but this year the transition may be especially challenging. Many children haven’t been in the classroom full-time in more than a year. The rules will be different, and most…
The importance of good handwriting can be easy to overlook in the digital age. Writing by hand, however, is an important skill for our children because it engages the brain in a different way than typing on a keyboard or…
Q: I pay a summer sitter to come four days a week, and my neighbor’s kids are in and out of my house constantly. My sitter says she doesn’t mind, but I don’t think my neighbors should get free childcare…
Written by: Holly Summers-Gil Can you believe it’s already time to head back to school? Don’t panic though, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is here to make sure your teens are ready to hit the books! Now that Summer Break is wrapping…
In addition to backpacks, notebooks, and markers, kids will likely need a few extra supplies as they return to in-person learning this fall. We’ve got a roundup of classroom essentials to help with your back-to-school shopping. MASKS Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools…
After more than a year of remote learning, we’ve seen how important it is for students to have access to computers, ipads, and reliable Internet. But at least 11 million students across the country don’t have a device for online…
In Partnership with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Are you or a family member interested in improving your digital skills? Check out all the great programs and resources available for free through DigiLit at Charlotte Mecklenburg Library. You can receive assistance no…
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Including the CMS plan
In Partnership with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Charlotte Mecklenburg Library announces the return of Community Read in March 2021 with a focus on creating community dialogue around the themes of racism and social justice. Community Read is the Library’s month-long effort…
Board of Education approves new plan in a 8-1 vote
We share some highlights and talk with a local expert about how we can protect our kids
Hours after the state announced a modified stay-at-home order, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education voted to move all students K-12 to remote learning, from Dec. 14 through Jan. 15. The board approved the change in a 6-3 vote, with “no”…
Bus driver shortage due to leave and vacancies is the cause
How to discuss politics with your children ahead of an increasingly heated cycle
You nominated. We selected. Meet these star educators in the Charlotte area
From presidential homes to living history museums, these destinations provide hands-on learning opportunities for all ages.
In Partnership with Charlotte Christian School How is your student's school preparing them for college? At Charlotte Christian (7301 Sardis Road), one of the goals is to graduate students who find their identity in Christ and are prepared academically, spiritually,…
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On CMS’ start date, class goes as smoothly as expected—that is, not at all
How to deal with the understandable re-entry anxiety
Recommendations ahead of the rapidly approaching school year
Vacancies in staffing, safety said to be primary concerns
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Private schools, preschools, charter schools and boarding schools.
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