The holidays can be a sensory explosion—and not just for children. I’m talking about parents, too. As soon as the holiday season kicks off, your to-do list goes from 1 million to 10 million items, with shorter deadlines and more…
For nearly 250 years, black men, women and children were held as slaves in America. This year, celebrate Black History Month by remembering those who fought for freedom and civil rights.
There’s a room in school that teaches many lessons. Not language arts or social studies, but other lessons, some almost as important. Students learn about relationships, friends, manners, social behavior and status.
David Lombard Harrison graduated with an associate’s degree from a community college more than 30 years ago. "It was the perfect transition from high school boredom to the rigors of college curriculum," he says of his experience.
North Carolina’s college system seems like a great deal. There are plenty of really exceptional schools and the tuition and fees for in-state (or "resident") students range from approximately $3,000 to $5,500 per year.
College Bound for Success, a North Carolina-based series of workshops, helps parents and students prepare for the transition to college.
In 2006, the national Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Education sent a survey to 305 high schools nationwide to find out how financially literate 12th graders were. The results were disappointing.
Bridges career planning tools, a leading provider of online career exploration and education planning services, are now available directly from College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC).
Even if you've been saving since your child was born, chances are there’s still not enough to cover four or five years of college. What’s a parent to do? Follow some of these tips and strategize ways to help cover out-of-pocket costs.
Where does your child want to go to college? What will it take to get him there?
Help kids avoid becoming the victim of bullying with these smart safety tips.
Learn ways to help your child grow as a reader during the summer holidays from CMS Superintendent and father, Dr. Peter Gorman.
Our experts share how to help kids prepare for going back to school, what to do with school records and how to help a pre-schooler with basic writing skills.
Five summer language arts activities to keep your kids engaged, and thinking logically and creatively.
A look at the challenges young children face when transitioning to school full time
Helpful suggestions on things to do and buy that will help save money.
10 easy ways to increase your child's vocabulary at home, in the car and at play.
Pertinent information for parents to help them help their underachiever soar.
A warm welcome to students and parents from the Charlotte-Meckenburg Schools Superintendent.
Helpful hints on how to help kids do their homework.
Connecting with teachers and being involved will help pave the way for your child's success at school.
Transitioning to middle school is tough on kids. Learn how to help your child do it with ease.
A look at things parents can do to make sure their kids are ready to go back to school.
Year end calendars for schools in Charlotte and surrounding areas.
18 fun activities to create a learning environment.
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.
