Should You Let Your Kid Quit?
When my son was in a tween, he asked if he could take golf lessons. I signed him up for introductory lessons with a golf pro. He enjoyed it so much I sent to a summer golf camp for a…
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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.
My (Not-So) Failure to Launch
Sarah Clifford never expected to end up at community college, but two years later, she explains why she knows she made the right decision.
5 Tips for Acing the SAT
Study tips to help help towards earning a higher score.
FAFSA: Tips to Apply for College Financial Aid
Breaking down the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
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.
Digital Privacy: Is it OK to Spy on Your Teen?
Set guidelines early to prevent problems down the road.
Early College Prepares Students for Future Success
Advancing the high school track for future success.
Brain Training
Where once scientists thought the brain was stagnant, or incapable of change, we now know that's not true.
Bold Music Summer Camp Prepares Teens for the Music Industry
Bold Music teaches teens what it takes to be a recording artist, producer and sound engineer.
Matthews Designated a Bee City USA Community
Matthews aims to make their town more pollinator friendly.
4 Ways a Playroom Can Positively Influence a Child’s Success
Playtime is a very important aspect of every child's day.
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.
Celebrate Black History Month at the Harvey B. Gantt Center
The museum upholds a mission to present, preserve and celebrate excellence in the art, history and culture of African-Americans and those of African descent.
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…
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