Education

Should You Let Your Kid Quit?

Randi Mazzella,

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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Transitioning From Summer to School

Jessica Gaylord,

9 tips for a smooth start to a new school year.

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Michelle Bellon,

Guidelines to keep children safe this summer.

Interview with Superintendent Heath Morrison

Carolina Parent,

Dr. Morrison's entry plan into the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school system.

Eliminate Tardy Slips: 5 Tips To Get Out the Door on Time

Carolina Parent,

Tips to get slow starters going in the morning.

Home Schooling Comes of Age

Malia Jacobson,

Technology fuels a surge of interest in home-school.

Choices: Lunchboxes

Carolina Parent,

Make lunchtime more fun with these colorful lunchboxes.

A Common Core

Beth Shugg,

North Carolina implements a national curriculum.

Make Smart Choices for After-school Activities

Heidi Smith Luedtke,

Things to consider when choosing after-school and enrichment programs for your child.

Top Learning Picks for Kids

Charlotte Parent,

Make learning a blast with these fun tools.

6 Cool Backpacks for Kids

Maggie Barrows,

6 ideas to get your child to class in style.

5 Things Teachers Want Parents to Know

Christine A. Girouard,

Parents often ask what they should know before sending their child off to school for the first time. Here is a simple list of the five things teachers wish parents knew.

Chalk Talk: Summer Fun Reading

Christine A. Girouard,

Summer reading tips.

3 Great Teacher Gifts

Carolina Parent,

Show gratitude without going broke.

Chalk Talk: How Much Help Is Too Much?

Janet Puckett Wade,

How to give students the power and privilege of failure.

Choices … Smart Tablets for Kids ?

Carolina Parent,

Make learning fun with these smart tablets.

10 Brain Foods to Keep Children Charged and Alert

Lisa Hassell,

Make the connection with foods that help maintain memory, focus and mood ... and might even improve IQ scores!

Teacher Talk: Kindergarten Starting Age Can Affect Entire Life

Peggy Gisler, Marge Eberts,

Teaachers discuss kindergarten age, school district assignments and transitional kindergarten.

From academic excellence to athletic accolades, artistic accomplishments to projects that better the community, these students rise to the top of more than 150 nominations received from area teachers, coaches, counselors and parents.

Teacher Talk: Finding Tutoring Help

Peggy Gisler, Marge Eberts,

Teachers discuss finding a tutor and helping children overcome classroom shyness.

STEM Studies Grow at Summer Camps

Jennifer Gregory,

With the push for STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education in schools and the interest in technology among kids and teens, overnight and day academic camps are increasing in popularity.

Dinner Table Topic: Presidents' Day

Carolina Parent,

As President's Day approaches, Kiddie Academy compiled this timely list of fun facts about the Chief Executives that could spark some lively dinner table discussions.