A veteran teacher’s formula for overcoming math anxiety for parents and students
Students develop leaderships skills and a sense of responsibility
What families need to know about SPS’s Well-Resourced Schools proposal
A connection with a teacher can have a lasting impact
Following social media accounts, donating supplies, connecting over email and more
Exploring the roots of school anxiety and how to support kids experiencing it
10 clever ways to get your child to read
Experts weigh in on helping kids develop a love for books
From picture books to young adult novels, these books should be on everyone’s list
The youth mental health crisis and learning loss fuel demand for clear phone policies
Our readers’ top tips on supplies, lunches, organization, more
Teach your kids to look for the new kids, not past them
From math to spelling, help kids feel prepared for the next school year
Why you should indulge in this German tradition
Failure is a vital part of learning
Teaching kids to walk or bike to school is easier and safer than you think
From Nevermore Academy to Harvard Law, get ready to head back to class
Expert advice to help your family as we head into the school year
Seattle-area experts weigh in on the homework debate
KidsQuest Children’s Museum helps kids learn about climate change through play
You can do this
Report shows divided support for LGBTQ inclusivity in schools
Endless fun awaits in your recycling bin!
It doesn’t have to be complicated; it just has to be fun
Foster a love of books at fantastic shops around Seattle and beyond
Simple snacks to bulk up your kid’s lunch box
Children’s books that shine a light on Black lives
Engage kids with new activities over mid-winter break
Students thrive when learning is relevant and engaging
Simple things parents can do every day to support learning at home
An in-depth look at how students in Washington state measure up
Gather the tools you need to help your child succeed
One mom discovers that when it comes to school lunches, less really is more
Speaking in front of an audience is vitally important in the internet age
Choreograph your BTS routines to be in step with these expert tips
Easy strategies to incorporate into everyday life
‘There is no right way, there is no wrong way. But there is an authentic way.’
Can schools go completely phone-free (and should they)?
Mentoring, cooperative learning and more in this unique learning environment
A librarian talks about her connection to school libraries, and how fellow parents can advocate for them in a time of need
Let them know you care with these DIY ideas
Local students on the value of sufficient daily recess
Get more than ‘fine’ with these questions
Fun with worm bins, hatching insects and other hands-on activities
Kids bouncing off the walls? These energy-busting toys will keep them busy for a while!
Get the information you need, and your questions answered
Screen-free fun to get the family together
What are signs that a child should be referred for a dyslexia assessment?
Curiosity and perseverance take the pain out of math
Engaging in-person and virtual school tours offered for students in middle school through college, starting Oct. 4
What will be the role of ed tech in the classroom as we emerge from the pandemic?
Jewish day school students are creating change at home and around the world
A local expert’s ages-and-stages guide to helping reduce your child’s back-to-school concerns
Removing barriers to learning so every student succeeds
It's time to make our back-to-school resolutions
We don't know when an emergency will happen, but we can practice being prepared
Keep it chill with our family cheat sheet for a successful return to school
Best backpacks, lunch boxes, water bottles and lunch bags
Local centers where kids can learn and play after school
And how to choose a program that works for your student’s needs
Ideas and resources for academic and emotional support
The best ways to thank the people who are helping you raise your kids
How mindful learning promotes greater confidence and natural self-motivation
How parents can inspire young girls to pursue STEM education and careers
Straw planes, hovercrafts and more fun ideas the kids will love
Wow them with these amazing tidbits of knowledge
BASIS Independent Schools brings its innovative interdisciplinary instruction model to Bellevue starting in the 2022–2023 school year
‘We’re not melting down, we just need to get our strength back’
Children aren’t born leaders — but they can learn leadership skills incrementally
Notes on raising an ‘A+ human being’
Ease the transition to in-person learning and set your kids up for success
Local school reimagines STEAM education
A local mom on how her family is coping with the return to in-person school
Introduce a ‘rainbow’ of options, plus snag a kid-friendly energy bar recipe
Read them together or share them with your kid
Stay sane this school year
School is changing in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic
How to decide between public and private school
Make it fun with these ideas from parents like you
Impart some important life skills with these books
Awesome new books for kids of every age
Skip the “motivational talk” and try these effective strategies instead
Spark a love of science right at home
Participate in real science projects in your own neighborhood
Foster strong leadership skills through communication and empathy
How to make learning and family time more fun
How to help kids foster good friendships
How one area school is adapting social-emotional learning for online instruction
Floundering from at-home learning? Take this mom's advice
Screen-free ways to keep them busy and learning, too
Tips and gear to make virtual learning feel as normal as possible
How to minimize the misery of virtual school and promote learning
Complementary learning options to fill the gaps in your school’s virtual curriculum
Dynamic ways area schools are rising to the climate change challenge
Try these growth mindset tricks instead
Expert tips to help set up your scatterbrain for school success
These local facilities are offering a safe space for kids to learn
Area private school integrates equity into learning
8 steps for parents planning on homeschooling during COVID-19
Masks, kid-friendly cleaning products and more supplies for in-person meet-ups
A local teacher investigates school districts’ plans
Regional education administrators deliberate the new normal of education
How Acton Academies enables kids to teach themselves in community
New learning modalities bridge isolation and build strong community connections
Families need support, not added pressure
Top tips from homeschoolers to help families right now
Cheap and sneaky ideas for parents
SPS releases new educational videos to keep Seattle kids learning
All the online resources you need to get you through the coronavirus outbreak
Shows you'll actually feel good about
Give your home a Montessori-style makeover
Religious schools offer benefits beyond Bible study
Ideas that don't mean more work for teacher
They'll be happier for it and so will you
Protecting students with disabilities from physical and emotional bullying
A teacher offers her advice
A special education teacher and the mother of a child with special needs offers this advice
It's well past time to get serious about gun safety. Their lives depend on it.
Habit tracking can give your family an edge
How to empower your child to manage their own homework
Warm up wintry schooldays with one of these hot ideas
How a liberal arts education gives students a broad-based understanding of the world
Area schools are finding unique ways to ride the technology wave
Devices, software, applications and other tech tools that assist student learning and collaboration
(it’s not for the kids)
Simple and healthy school lunches that kids will love
Science, tech, art and more to set your student up for success
Be prepared for back-to-school
How the Seattle Public Schools are focusing on community outreach and connection
Raising enthusiastic self-starters
Age-by-age advice, plus great reads
School-break strategies for combating the summer slide
Your kids may never want to leave this park
What one mom learned on graduation day
Forget the homemade crafts and give them something decent
A teacher on what you can do if you really appreciate educators
A rocking activity chair, a hideaway cocoon, a waterproof weighted blanket and more!
What you can do now to fight for change
So why are Seattle-area schools still doing it?
There has to be a better way
Top tips for finding the right horse camp
Looking for great Puget Sound-area businesses?
A Seattle-area bookstore owner's top picks for your reading list this year
Two North Seattle children's book buyers' reading lists for 2019
Looking for more help for your student? What this mom recommends
At least, not so much
These families chose faith-based education — here's why
What they are, what they do and how you can get involved
Food, fun and nature are all part of education in France
Despite questions from extended family, a mom celebrates her homeschool experience
A local student's take on I-1639
The beloved musical the whole family will love
What you need to know about 2e children and resources to help them thrive
How three local families made the choice
A local teacher responds to the Time cover story
What one mom learned after a fateful hair appointment
9 ways to keep them active anyway
How parents can help when the first few weeks in school don't go as planned
Send them back to school in style!
Hear it from an educator who's been there
Seattle Public Schools and local teacher unions discuss new contracts
Plus, how people afford it and how you can, too
Start the school year on the right foot
An education consultant with more than 20 years of experience offers her advice
It's not just about the kids
Washington Secretary of State Kim Wyman certifies the initiative
Yes, it's almost time. Are you prepared?
Use tech to fight summer slide (yes, really)
Consider three things: people, places, preparation
Smart apps so fun they won't know they're learning
3 tips to help make the hunt easier
These are the perfect way to say "thank you"
And she's got something to share
And more fun!
Get your ideas here!
Dig into science, technology, engineering and math this summer
The University of Washington shares new research in latest EDU Talk
Learn how to share your feedback
Mo Willems' comic musical is fun for all ages
Soccer, STEM, outdoor, drama: Our camps sampler for Seattle-area families
Details on the March 24 event
A new book from the University of Washington is here to help
Fantastic new South Seattle playground is well worth a trip
A school psychologist and former Marine speaks out
Cash in on these practical but easy-to-understand tips
It's reading cats and dogs! Fun and helpful reading programs for kids
In the wake of the Parkland school shooting, students are demanding action
Bus service resumes Monday
8 tips for planning a rich summer
Find a buddy for this fun game
From Feb. 5–9, Seattle teachers invite families to participate in a national movement
And what you can do about it
We can and must do better
Three years after an equity specialist was hired, progress is slow
How to tell whether your child could benefit from a tutor
The one-day strike leaves parents scrambling
A retired teacher offers her insight
Helping them with their homework can be fun
The books are designed to help teachers, parents and students support transgender students
Teach kids to love reading, one book at a time
Find clever penguin puppets and toe-tapping tunes
How to harness the power of storytelling
Administrators called his hair style a "distraction" to other students
Her grandmother thought she was playing, but the little girl had a plan
Our kids deserve more
How parents and teachers can work together
A college admissions counselor sets the record straight
Seattle families redefine what it means to home-school
You’ve heard the word, but is it working? Educators weigh in
How one mom responded to her son's misbehavior at school
What to do when your child is left out
Think outside the lunch box with these creative ideas
10 years in, this mom shares her wisdom
Cascadia Elementary among the new school sites
"Bring cake. Cake works wonders."
The start of kindergarten is a little more bitter than sweet for me
Whether daycare, preschool or kindergarten, these tips will help you handle it like a pro
Ready, set, September!
It's not too late to refresh your child's skills
Legislators' budget won't solve school funding, says the Seattle superintendent
After losing her son at Sandy Hook, this mom fights for love
Get in on the sun-and-moon action
4 strategies to try from an educator who's been there
Ace this school year with these 26 tips
The hard part: Picking one
8 items that are sure to keep September sane
Jonathan Tweet helps introduce preschoolers to evolution
You've heard about it but what is it again?
Looking for great Puget Sound-area camps and classes information?
This exceptional sanctuary makes for a wildly educational day trip
Science fairs are helping kids — but are they enough?
Washington's Paramount Duty talks the current legislative session
Solving for XX in the word of mathematics
Play games, learn about unsung heroes and be moved at the Wing's new exhibit
Tips from scientists, activists and policy experts
Seattle author Alonda Williams writes a good hair story inspired by her own daughter
As controversy over the model plays out, students and teachers at the state's pilot charters work to learn
How to identify your kid's unique learning style
A fan of 'Queen of Katwe,' Seattle's Anjali Walsh is also breaking chess boundaries
Consider these tips when talking to teacher
Understanding your young student is the first step toward success
Mined student data and what that means to you
Headphones, surgical tubing and wiggle seats are helping kids learn better
6 ways you can help your child ace homework without stressing out
Make homework help more effective this school year with these after-school ideas
How foreign language education models break the mold
When this writer dad realized how radically climate change was altering our national parks, he planned the adventure of a lifetime
Why a 1-ton plaster-encased hunk of rock is one of the most exciting things to hit Seattle this summer
Expect more hands-on learning, less homework and more group work
Help kids capture their summer stories by taking pictures, journaling, making movies and more
Turn that frown upside down with this fun family game
Young filmmakers, directors and storytellers will love these creative programs around Seattle
7 steps you can take to help your child's handwriting development
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Recess time is a factor in the union's contract negotiations weeks before the school year is set to begin
How digital lessons at home and homework in class is turning the conventional classroom on its head
The famed schoolteacher band share their best tips for getting an "A" in the September transition
Here's the only summer book list you may ever need
School teachers are walking out to make their voices heard, impacting students and parents. Here's why.
Opt-outs on the rise in Washington and elsewhere as students wade into a new standardized era
Focusing on equitable access, new partnerships bring music, art, theater and dance back to students
5 factors to consider to create a meaningful elementary school education for your child
Virtual story time, homework help, free digital downloads and more!
One teacher shares what homeschooling has taught her about educating her child
Why parents of all faiths are choosing faith-based education
Some schools are embracing a national trend to reinvent recess as we know it. But can structuring playtime tackle the problems of bullying and childhood obesity? And at what cost?
Is your child gifted? How do you know, and how do you nurture it?
Helping children understand their world
How to make STEM interesting, relevant and fun for kids
Experts weigh in on what research has to say about children leaping ahead in school
From addition to fractions, you can use LEGO as a math teaching aid for kids. Here's how!
World-class student inventions, mad science, MOHAI and more – for free
Seven simple ways to help prevent summer slide
Calculating the best approach to math struggles
Handwriting, literacy and kids in the 2st century
Tips for supporting parents whose children face challenges
For a simple carbohydrate, sugar is a surprisingly complex subject.
