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New school? Tips to help your child navigate and kick off the new year with ease.
How to Prepare for the New School Year
Ease the transition from summer to the school year with this expert advice.
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Back-to-school gear for the super kids in your life.
2018 College Admission Rates
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Take a Stroll Through Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites
Explore seven beloved and award-winning picture books that have been transformed into three-dimensional bilingual learning environments at ImaginOn uptown.
Choosing Extracurricular Pursuits That Enrich Your Child’s Mind
Age-by-age guidance on finding extracurricular pursuits that round out your child’s education without ramping up stress.
Explore the Color Maze at the Greensboro Science Center
The exhibit features hands-on stations with optical illusions, shadow puppets, prisms, orbs and more.
Why Your Teen Should Consider an Honors College
Honors colleges can be a cost-effective and highly rewarding undergraduate experience for top-notch students.
Creative Outlets for Charlotte Families
From art and science museums to theaters and cultural centers, the Queen City has top-notch creative outlets, including these eight must-visit venues.
Books for Summer Break
Learn about Charlotte Mecklenburg Library's Summer Break and explore stories about summer vacation.
School Strategies for Students with ADHD
Empower your child to be their own best advocate in the classroom.
Technology Not Always Negative Influence on Kids
A lot can be learned on computers if you help guide your kids.
Contest Gives Young Weather Enthusiasts Opportunity to Give On-Air Forecast
Thanks to a partnership between Lands’ End and The Weather Channel, your child could have the opportunity to give a weather report on-air.
Swap Toddler Screen Time for Face-to-Face Time
Science and common sense confirm that a toddler is socially, physically and academically ahead if screens are left behind.
10 Questions to Ask When Choosing Child Care
For your child’s well-being and your own peace of mind, it pays to be picky about day care.
Keeping Kids Safe Online
What you need to know to keep predators locked out in a digital world.
Understanding Test-Optional College Admissions
Before developing an admissions strategy, your student should familiar himself or herself with testing requirements at prospective colleges.
10 Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Learning Services You Need to Know
In addition to stacks of books and story times, Charlotte's local libraries offer a plethora of learning resources for kids of all ages.
CMS Announces Digital Platform to Report Bullying
The platform, accessible on each school’s website and the district’s home page, allows anonymous reporting.
Ways to Stay Focused When Spring Fever Hits
Introduce goal setting and set your child up for a successful end to the school year.
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Enrichment + After School
Programs and classes for kids, including music, art, dance, gymnastics, martial arts and more.
Area Schools + Education Guide
Private schools, preschools, charter schools and boarding schools.
Charlotte Education Resources
Tutors, homeschool helpers, childcare resources, counselors and more.
