The youth mental health crisis and learning loss fuel demand for clear phone policies
Our readers’ top tips on supplies, lunches, organization, more
From outdoor camps to the House floor, these programs help kids develop skills as a leader
Teach your kids to look for the new kids, not past them
Ignite meaningful family and classroom discussions with these powerful short videos
Insights and strategies to keep kids safe and informed
From math to spelling, help kids feel prepared for the next school year
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
Advice from a Seattle Children’s Hospital psychiatrist
Report shows divided support for LGBTQ inclusivity in schools
Simple snacks to bulk up your kid’s lunch box
Engage kids with new activities over mid-winter break
Make the jump to middle school a little smoother
An in-depth look at how students in Washington state measure up
Gather the tools you need to help your child succeed
Practical advice from a parent who’s been there
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
Can schools go completely phone-free (and should they)?
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
Female-focused camps and activities to learn about science, technology, engineering and math
Seattle Children’s class teaches responsible babysitting basics
Get the information you need, and your questions answered
Screen-free fun to get the family together
A Q+A with a veteran educator who holds the keys to preparing middle school students for success in high school — and in life
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
Delicious snacks that you and the kids can finally agree on
Keep it chill with our family cheat sheet for a successful return to school
A ‘recharge, reboot’ mental health solution for our teens
Engaging virtual and in-person workshops for middle and high school students
And how to choose a program that works for your student’s needs
Ideas and resources for academic and emotional support
‘It’s about giving students the opportunity and agency to choose’
How parents can help turn pandemic learning loss into learning gains
How parents can inspire young girls to pursue STEM education and careers
Frank conversations about sexual and gender-based harassment are a crucial part of sexual abuse prevention
Talk shoulder to shoulder in the beauty of the wilderness
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’
Notes on raising an ‘A+ human being’
A parenting expert on dealing with tween and teen drama
Ease the transition to in-person learning and set your kids up for success
Local school reimagines STEAM education
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
Today’s teachers should be apolitical
Awesome new books for kids of every age
Skip the “motivational talk” and try these effective strategies instead
Participate in real science projects in your own neighborhood
Foster strong leadership skills through communication and empathy
‘Zoombombing’ raids highlight challenges and strains of distance learning for teachers and students
How to make learning and family time more fun
Timely tips from local teachers
How one area school is adapting social-emotional learning for online instruction
An interview with University Prep Counselor Lindsay Metcalfe about resilient learning
Floundering from at-home learning? Take this mom's advice
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
8 steps for parents planning on homeschooling during COVID-19
Masks, kid-friendly cleaning products and more supplies for in-person meet-ups
Regional education administrators deliberate the new normal of education
What does a Seattle nano-school look like?
New learning modalities bridge isolation and build strong community connections
Growing up is hard to do and music brings instant relief
Helping your tween and teen girls navigate disrupted daily routines
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
“Relax. We don’t expect anyone to replicate classroom teaching at home”
All the online resources you need to get you through the coronavirus outbreak
Shows you'll actually feel good about
Screen-free, educational and cool
Navigating young love with your tween or teen
Eight books that will help your kids learn about the Holocaust
The school wanted to put my children on the fast track to success — shouldn’t I want the same thing?
Religious schools offer benefits beyond Bible study
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
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
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
Here's how to find out
Forget the homemade crafts and give them something decent
A teacher on what you can do if you really appreciate educators
Laura Kastner, Ph.D., offers this advice
What you can do now to fight for change
Why the pressure for all kids to go STEM is overrated
There has to be a better way
Help your kids rock their first sleepaway 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
Teens who vape “just flavoring” might get more than they bargain for.
These families chose faith-based education — here's why
What they are, what they do and how you can get involved
We need to talk about girls and video games
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
The Gates Discovery Center highlights innovative solutions to gobal problems
What you need to know before choosing a school and the right questions to ask
How three local families made the choice
What you need to know about 2e children and resources to help them thrive
A local teacher responds to the Time cover story
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?
The reminder we all need when parenting a tween
Use tech to fight summer slide (yes, really)
These are the perfect way to say "thank you"
"Stitch this on a sampler and put it where you can see it."
And she's got something to share
It'll pay off.
Get your ideas here!
Consider this arts option that's all about less stress
Dig into science, technology, engineering and math this summer
Learn how to share your feedback
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
A mother comes to terms with her daughter's decision
A school psychologist and former Marine speaks out
Cash in on these practical but easy-to-understand tips
In the wake of the Parkland school shooting, students are demanding action
Bus service resumes Monday
8 tips for planning a rich summer
Get the inside scoop on counselors-in-training
From Feb. 5–9, Seattle teachers invite families to participate in a national movement
What we can do about it
A new survey shows a surprising gap between perception and reality
And what you can do about it
Three years after an equity specialist was hired, progress is slow
Five tips for discussing mature current events with little kids
How to tell whether your child could benefit from a tutor
The one-day strike leaves parents scrambling
Helping them with their homework can be fun
The books are designed to help teachers, parents and students support transgender students
As parents we might not be ready to talk about sexual harassment and assault — but we need to be
How to harness the power of storytelling
Helpful advice for talking about rape with your sons and daughters
There are better ways to teach kids about slavery
Our kids deserve more
How parents and teachers can work together
Seattle families redefine what it means to home-school
You’ve heard the word, but is it working? Educators weigh in
How to make sure your child doesn't crash
Kids need to know that it has nothing to do with intelligence
10 years in, this mom shares her wisdom
Cascadia Elementary among the new school sites
Legislators' budget won't solve school funding, says the Seattle superintendent
After losing her son at Sandy Hook, this mom fights for love
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
A mother reflects on what she's learned as a parent
That’s not news, but just how bad is it?
Project Feast series and café connects families across cultures
Why chances are good your kid isn’t learning much about climate change
You've heard about it but what is it again?
Looking for great Puget Sound-area camps and classes information?
Science fairs are helping kids — but are they enough?
Washington's Paramount Duty talks the current legislative session
Seattle sixth-graders form the D.C. Bully Busters
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
Interest in engineering is on the rise — here's what parents should know about this changing STEM profession
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
Bill Gates talks with Washington State Teacher of the Year for 2016 Nate Bowling
Consider these tips when talking to teacher
Understanding your young student is the first step toward success
Find out how your students can be a part of STREAM.
Expect more hands-on learning, less homework and more group work
Standardized testing on your mind? Watch this
An educational psychologist shares the secrets of the teenage brain
50 cool kids make their on-screen debut
They're essential, yet many schools lack them
Get a glimpse of 10 kids' hopes and fears
How to help your middle schooler
ParentMap Learning, 2015
Here's the only summer book list you may ever need
Is your child gifted? How do you know, and how do you nurture it?
