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Carmel Christian STEM Team Receives National Awards and NASA Internships
Carmel Christian's STEM Research Team brought home awards from the American Society for Gravitational and Space Research Conference.
Queen's Grant Students Win Healthy Cooking Competition
Middle schoolers at Queen's Grant Community School took top honors at "Kids Cook with Heart."
College Advice for the Career-Minded: Law School
Does your teen have a career in mind? This new "So You Want to Be a…” series," offers college advice for the career-minded.
The SAT Changes You Need to Know About
New changes are coming to the SAT in March 2016.
SKILLS Group of Charlotte Helps Teens With Special Needs Grow
SKILLS Group of Charlotte offers instruction in a variety of areas to teens with special needs.
11 Apps to Help Families Feel Calm and Relieve Stress
Check out these apps to help parents and kids feel better and release from the pressures of life.
Learning Beyond the Books: Six Skills Smart Kids Need
Raising smart kids isn't about teaching to the tests, it's about building brainpower.
3 Ways to Keep Kids Learning During Winter Break
Don't let your kids get sucked into an electronic abyss of devices over their school break.
5 STEM Picture Books for Girls
Picture books for your little scientist to encourage them to stay with their dreams, continue to be curious and explore the world!
Best Careers for 2020 and Beyond: Healthcare
Take a look at the fastest-growing careers in America, where both compensation and employee satisfaction are high, starting with the healthcare field.
Beverly Woods Elementary Wins National Blue Ribbon Award
Beverly Woods Elementary was one of only three schools in North Carolina to win the National Blue Ribbon award.
10 Tips for Balancing School Stress
Helping kids stay focused on school without stressing out.
The Price of College is Not What You Actually Pay
Don't believe the sticker price! Here's why institutions with the largest published prices can actually turn out to be the most affordable.
Then and Now: 10 Ways Education Has Changed
Our kids’ experience of school is beginning to look quite different from our own.
7 Factors Great Schools Have in Common
Education experts rank the factors that matter when rating a school.
Kindergarten Readiness: 'Redshirt' or Enroll?
The option to enroll a child who is not quite 5 years old — or who may have just turned 5 — often complicates parents’ decision-making process.
Silent Lunches. What the What?
Some schools are implementing silent lunches for all students.
Home Schooling: 5 Reasons to Take the Plunge
We asked parents across North Carolina, “What made you take the plunge?”
The New SAT Test
When provided details about the proposed changes to the SAT, the surveyed parents’ opinions about the new format were divided.
K-12 Students Read, Think, Decide in Election 2015
Charlotte's GenerationNation gives local students a chance to experience voting process.
Recognize a Teacher with Hometown Hero Appreciation Award
Each month Charles G. Monnett III and Associates is awarding a local teacher with $250 of classroom supplies and a class pizza party.
Hot Topics for CMS: Magnet Schools and Student Assignments
New plan for magnet schools revealed this week
A Look at Teens’ Relationships With Their Cell Phones
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