CHECK OUT THE YIASOU THE GREEK FESTIVAL The Yiasou Greek Festival returns to the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral September 5-7. Enjoy cultural exhibits, folk dancing, live music, and authentic Greek cuisine. The Kids Playland has rides, children’s activities, and…
Read a story about a terrific teen Lane Baker receiving the National Silver Medal at The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards as a merit of his wonderful historical fiction story.
It takes a lot of hard work to be No. 1 and TJ Tkacik knows about work.
Learn how to help your kids get past their fears, hiccups and issues with procrastination.
Dr. Peter Gorman reviews the 2008-2009 school year successes, and looks ahead to 2009-2010 plan.
Is skipping fifth grade a challenge? Can parents still stay involved in their child's school life in middle school? Find answers to these tough questions.
Kindergarten age appropriateness, book report woes and end of year strategies from our experienced educators.
Our Rookie Dad re-evaluates why he stays home with the kids, rather than climb the corporate ladder.
Hear from dads who are the primary caregivers and why they choose to take on the job.
Get great tips on how to make a successful study/workspace at home for your student.
Establishing good study habits at home
Gadgets and gizmos the make the school year better.
Siblings often have to live up to, or live down, their other siblings' reputations. Find out how local moms deal with this situation.
Required shots or recommended? Get the list before school starts.
Read why comics and graphic novels are cool learning tools for kids.
Step by step instructions for cool, weather craft and experiment.
Our College Guide Editor shares her personal story of navigating college applications and lets us in on a few tips on making the experience memorable.
The availability of financial aid is shrinking and MFS Investment Management offers some tips to help parents maximize college savings and financial aid strategies.
What kind of school district does Charlotte-Mecklenburg want? As a community, we have a very clear choice: Will we give our children an education that will prepare them to live and work in a global village where they reach further to compete locally, nationally and internationally?
In local schools gifted children are identified by a variety of tests and measures, but who gets tested and why?
Gone are the days of Socrates, when students in ancient Greece were tested through dialogue and discussion, not multiple choice. In today’s modern world, students (and their schools) in the Charlotte area must be assessed over and over again — sometimes several times a year.
From creating easier forms of communication to providing new avenues for collecting research, computers have quickly become an indispensable part of education for parents, students and school staff.
Director of School Guidance Karen Thomas shares her checklist seniors should follow when preparing for college:
Moving to a new school can be difficult for children, but parents can help ease the transition, according to Donna Henderson, professor of counseling at Wake Forest University and co-author of "The Handbook of School Counseling." "The transition from one school to the next is a point at which children have more opportunities for trouble," says Henderson, whose family moved more than a dozen times before she graduated from high school.
Gone are the days of crib sheets and test answers written on your palm. Today’s students have a much more savvy way to cheat their way through an assignment — modern technology! And this technology brings with it a variety of new problems that schools must contend with.
Programs and classes for kids, including music, art, dance, gymnastics, martial arts and more.
Private schools, preschools, charter schools and boarding schools.
Tutors, homeschool helpers, childcare resources, counselors and more.
