Education

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Elementary

Why the Concept of a "Natural-Born Leader" Is a Myth
Children aren’t born leaders — but they can learn leadership skills incrementally
By:
Gemma Alexander
 | Oct 27, 2021
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Behavior + Discipline

Play Is the Thing
KidsQuest Children’s Museum is helping kids catch up on pandemic learning loss
By:
Gemma Alexander
 | Sep 21, 2021
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College

College Savings 101: Understanding Washington State’s 529 Plan Options
How to navigate the often-confusing college savings landscape
By:
Gemma Alexander
 | Oct 27, 2021
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Elementary

Don’t Get STEAMed, Get SPARKed
Local school reimagines STEAM education
By:
Gemma Alexander
 | Sep 7, 2021
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Behavior + Discipline

The Benefits of Music on Your Child’s Development
How instrumental instruction and performance boost learning and social-emotional strengths in kids
By:
Gemma Alexander
 | Sep 29, 2021

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Featured Resources

The Bear Creek School

The Bear Creek School

The Bear Creek School provides a Christian liberal arts education for students in preschool – grade 12.

Redmond

Sammamish Montessori School

Sammamish Montessori School

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

Redmond

Eastside Catholic School

Eastside Catholic School

Unlock potential, experience faith, discover community – for students in grades 6 – 12.

Sammamish

Epiphany School

Epiphany School

Independent, innovative, secular school serving students in Pre-K through 5th Grade

Seattle

Washington College Savings Plans (WA529)

Washington College Savings Plans (WA529)

Save for school with GET or DreamAhead!

BASIS Independent Bellevue

BASIS Independent Bellevue

BASIS Independent Bellevue is a top private school that offers a globally benchmarked curriculum.

Bellevue

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Top education news (there will be a test)
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High School

Homework SOS! 7 Study Tips for Busy Families
Expert advice for creating a study routine for kids on the go
By:
Jenna Vandenberg
 | Sep 29, 2021