Private School

3 giddens students holding a climate change poster

Preschool

Ethical Education in Action

Area private school integrates equity into learning

By: Gemma Alexander | Sep 01, 2020

Elementary

The 101 on Learner-Driven Education

How Acton Academies enables kids to teach themselves in community

By: Gemma Alexander | Jun 29, 2020

little boy wearing a red jacket holding a dollar bill

Family Management

What's Your Financial Strategy for Your Kid's Education?

Essential money management tips all parents should know

By: Gemma Alexander | Feb 24, 2020

Preschool

7 Montessori-Inspired Design Ideas

Give your home a Montessori-style makeover

By: Shar Petit | Jan 10, 2020

Behavior + Discipline

Why You Should Let Your Kid Fail (Sometimes)

They'll be happier for it and so will you

By: Nancy Schatz Alton | Oct 09, 2019

Elementary

6 Steps for a Better IEP Meeting

A special education teacher and the mother of a child with special needs offers this advice

By: Maegen Blue | Sep 26, 2019

Elementary

The Tech Tsunami Facing Education

Area schools are finding unique ways to ride the technology wave

By: Rebecca Hill | Aug 27, 2019

Mindfulness

How Schools Can Better Support Students During Ramadan

Fitting classes, extracurricular activities and finals into Ramadan makes for an exhausting month

By: Jenna Vandenberg | May 02, 2019

Elementary

8 Questions to Get Your Kids Talking About School

Get more than 'fine' with these questions

By: Jessica Graham | Apr 05, 2019

Elementary

Is Faith-Based Education Right for Your Child?

These families chose faith-based education — here's why

By: Nancy Schatz Alton | Nov 30, 2018

Elementary

Should We Choose Public or Private School?

How three local families made the choice

By: Nancy Schatz Alton | Sep 27, 2018

Elementary

11 Things Your Child’s Principal Wants You to Know

Hear it from an educator who's been there

By: Kirk Wheeler | Sep 04, 2018

Kindergarten

Parents, Here's Your Back-to-School To-Do

It's not just about the kids

By: Melissa Benaroya | Aug 07, 2018

Someone You Should Know

Someone You Should Know: Stacy Zhong and Lulu Bath

The moms behind the new Washington Preparatory School in Bothell

By: Nancy Schatz Alton | Apr 27, 2018

Elementary

Should You Hire a Tutor for Private School Entrance Exams?

How to tell whether your child could benefit from a tutor

By: Edan Shahar | Nov 30, 2017

Elementary

3 Tips for Writing Your Child's Private School Application Essay

How to harness the power of storytelling

By: Soojung Smith | Oct 30, 2017

Preschool

The Preschool Without a Ceiling

A new state program means big things for this popular option

By: Nancy Schatz Alton | Sep 28, 2017

Kindergarten

7 Ways to Rock Your Child's First Day of School

Whether daycare, preschool or kindergarten, these tips will help you handle it like a pro

By: Jenn Morson | Aug 24, 2017

Elementary

Master the ABCs of a Successful School Year

Ace this school year with these 26 tips

By: Pam Molnar | Aug 02, 2017

Elementary

What Is Social-Emotional Learning?

You've heard about it but what is it again?

By: Anoo Padte | Mar 30, 2017

Indian-American girl with backpack and chalkboard

High School

Should My Child Go to Public or Private School?

How to decide between public and private school

By: Anoo Padte | Mar 07, 2017

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Elementary

What's Going On With Our State's Education?

Washington's Paramount Duty talks the current legislative session

By: Nancy Schatz Alton | Jan 30, 2017

Middle School

Charting the Course: Legality and Learning at Washington's Charter Schools

As controversy over the model plays out, students and teachers at the state's pilot charters work to learn

By: Kim Eckart | Nov 14, 2016

Ages 15 -18

How to Write a Great Personal Statement for That College Application

6 things teens need to know about writing a personal statement for their dream college

By: Greg Kaplan | Sep 29, 2016

Elementary

Big Data Invades the Classroom

Mined student data and what that means to you

By: Jenna Vandenberg | Sep 14, 2016

Kindergarten

A+ Homework Tips From ParentMap Readers for Back-to-School Season

With school in full swing, find comfort in these homework tips

By: | Sep 06, 2016

Kindergarten

What the Washington State Science Standards Mean for Your Student

Expect more hands-on learning, less homework and more group work

By: Rebecca Hill | Aug 04, 2016

Film Screening

Film Screening: 'Beyond Measure'

Standardized testing on your mind? Watch this

By: | Jul 27, 2016

Ages 3 - 5

The Parent Coach: Should Your Preschool Help Kids Play or Learn?

How to encourage balanced growth in your preschooler

By: Anoo Padte | Jan 30, 2015

Two preschool friends learn to use measuring cups

Ages 3 - 5

The Parent Coach: Your Checklist for Choosing a Preschool

Consider these important factors to ensure the best preschool experience for your child

By: Anoo Padte | Dec 22, 2014

Preschool

Is Faith-Based Education Right for Your Child?

Why parents of all faiths are choosing faith-based education

By: Nancy Schatz Alton | Nov 26, 2014

Heritage Christian Academy

Private school for ages 2.5 through Middle School

Sammamish Montessori School

The Sammamish Montessori School was founded in 1977 by Joan Starling, an early pioneer of Montessori teaching in this area.

Charles Wright Academy

An award-winning co-educational independent day school in Tacoma serving students from preschool to grade 12.

Forest Ridge School

The Sacred Heart School of Seattle

Lake Washington Girls Middle School

Strong in mind, body, and voice

Eastside Catholic School

Eastside Catholic School is a private Catholic secondary school located on 55 acres in Sammamish, Washington.

The Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle

The Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle (JDS) offers area families an exceptional Early Childhood through 8th Grade integrated program that provides a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

The Northwest School

International camp for youth aged 10-16

The Overlake School

The Overlake School is an independent coeducational suburban day school in Redmond, Wash., offering a rigorous college preparatory program in the liberal arts tradition.

Hope Lutheran School

Faith Focused, Student Centered, Inspiring Excellence

The Meridian School

Nestled in Meridian Park in the heart of Seattle's Wallingford neighborhood, we are a caring and inclusive elementary school community serving 200 students (Gr. K-5).