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
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
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 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
Addressing juvenile crime in King County through prevention, intervention and enforcement
Seattle-area experts weigh in on the homework debate
There's more to it than meets the eye
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
Teen Action Fair inspires Gen Z to find new ways to change the world
Successful career paths are possibilities without a degree
An in-depth look at how students in Washington state measure up
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
A look at the shift away from deadlines in schools
Can schools go completely phone-free (and should they)?
From convenient tech to cozy comforts, celebrate your grad with these gift ideas
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
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
Issaquah High School student Doetri Ghosh champions equitable access to technology
What are signs that a child should be referred for a dyslexia assessment?
Curiosity and perseverance take the pain out of math
Kids can scare themselves silly with these new reads
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
Local teens make change happen
Local young change-makers inspire us in the present — and give us hope for the future
Local youth-led organization promotes positivity through everyday acts of selflessness
‘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
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’
Expert advice for creating a study routine for kids on the go
Enrichment programs offer academic advantages
Local school reimagines STEAM education
Read them together or share them with your kid
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
This year’s graduates need to reimagine how they select a school
‘Zoombombing’ raids highlight challenges and strains of distance learning for teachers and students
How to make learning and family time more fun
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
Regional education administrators deliberate the new normal of education
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
SPS releases new educational videos to keep Seattle kids learning
All the online resources you need to get you through the coronavirus outbreak
Why teens don't sleep enough, and how to help
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
This local youth advocates for equitable funding of Seattle Public Schools
Religious schools offer benefits beyond Bible study
They'll be happier for it and so will you
An interview with Paul Tough
Your college-bound teen will thank you later
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
Increasing digital access and opportunity for Seattle-area kids
Simple and healthy school lunches that kids will love
Be prepared for back-to-school
Does your teen know these essential life skills?
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
"If you want to stand out, work.”
A teacher on what you can do if you really appreciate educators
Don’t wait: “When you’re the most uncomfortable, that’s when you can start navigating your way through.”
Laura Kastner, Ph.D., offers this advice
This spoken-word artist will blow your mind
Bothell youth Deepthi Chandra has a website for that
What you can do now to fight for change
It's not just elite institutions that are the problem
Why the pressure for all kids to go STEM is overrated
Final grades increased by 4.5 percent after later start times took effect
These kids can’t wait to grow up before changing the world
Meet Mario Falit-Baiamonte
Meet Ben Wahl
What you need to know about the show’s mature content
Meet Leila Abe
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
Meet Yubi Mamiya
What they are, what they do and how you can get involved
Meet Cielo Martinez
We need to talk about girls and video games
A local student's take on I-1639
The Gates Discovery Center highlights innovative solutions to gobal problems
A Seattle student on making change happen
Here’s how to help your kid figure out what’s next
How three local families made the choice
What you need to know about 2e children and resources to help them thrive
What you need to know before choosing a school and the right questions to ask
College admissions pros offer their advice on what it takes
A local teacher responds to the Time cover story
9 ways to keep them active anyway
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
And how your teen can make change, 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?
How local teens can make change happen
16,000 students would get free ORCA cards
How to stay cool in tough parenting situations
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
The moms behind the new Washington Preparatory School in Bothell
And how the Gates Foundation is helping
It'll pay off.
"Maybe it's supposed to feel like her body is still being wrenched from mine."
Consider this arts option that's all about less stress
Learn about Tai McMillan's work
High school students roll up their sleeves during the summer
Learn how to share your feedback
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
The 'helper's high' teens get from leading
17 Minutes That Stopped Schools
Mayor Jenny Durkan invites families to a town hall on March 8
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
Seize the summer with these exciting activities
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
Teens take action at Gates
Look beyond the academics to prepare your high-school senior for college
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
4 tips when talking to your student about college
Our kids deserve more
How parents and teachers can work together
Two additional schools briefly went into shelter-in-place after the incident
Talk to your student about debt in a way they'll understand
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
10 years in, this mom shares her wisdom
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
Seriously, have you ever had as much fun as they're having?
How the Comey hearings changed my parenting approach
A mother reflects on what she's learned as a parent
That’s not news, but just how bad is it?
Why chances are good your kid isn’t learning much about climate change
A Q&A with a Garfield High School teacher
You've heard about it but what is it again?
Uber launches family program in Seattle
A junior in high school shares her advice
Science fairs are helping kids — but are they enough?
Brain development expert Dr. Linda Chamberlain shares insights
Washington's Paramount Duty talks the current legislative session
How computer science teaches kids innovation
Rocking the boat if not the vote
Solving for XX in the word of mathematics
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
What you need to know about random drug tests
Navigating college admissions in the age of social media
6 things teens need to know about writing a personal statement for their dream college
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
Mined student data and what that means to you
Find out how your students can be a part of STREAM.
How can we honor boys' natural interests in play swords and wrestling, while raising them to be sensitive and kind-hearted?
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
Here's what you need to know about the gap year trend
Teachers draw on real-world experience to better inspire students
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
Sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise among
The Big Picture philosophy shakes up traditional education — but does it work?
Jo Langford offers this advice
Let go of your fears and misconceptions about sex — here's what you need to know about the widely available vaccine for HPV that is free to many youths
Is your teen genetically predisposed to a disease?
What schools are (and aren’t) teaching kids
The author of 'Mathematical Mindsets' discusses how math should be taught
All your Washington state standardized testing questions answered
Does your child struggle with math? 'Mathemaphobia's' lasting impact.
A scientist-educator-mom shares top tactics for success, from choosing a great project to helping kids work independently and more
Choreographer Jean-Christophe Maillot captures the swells and troughs of the adolescent experience
A single father reflects on his own relationship pitfalls as his tween daughter navigates the uncharted territory of romance
A new film highlights the education revolution brewing at Garfield High School and other public schools across the nation
Bleachbear juggles music, school and life in a family band
Setting healthy boundaries, navigating technology, talking about potentially uncomfortable topics with teens and more
Cable and satellite network MTV brands its youngest viewers with a new moniker
Research shows teens need more sleep and do better academically with later school starts. Some districts are listening.
A teen reflects on the family shifts that occurred when her older brother left for college this fall
ParentMap Learning, 2015
How the Technology Access Foundation Academy is providing STEM learning to kids, from specialized labs to 3-D printers and project-based learning
Focus on one serious pursuit, don't grow out of pranks, don't totally ditch the fam, and other secrets to a fulfilling high-school experience
How do I set Internet boundaries and keep my child safe from inappropriate or traumatic content, even when they're not at home?
All your questions about Common Core, answered
Teens and tweens learn welding, painting, poetry and the power of their vision
How to cultivate a purposeful mindset in your budding adult
What you need to know about kids and the digital world, from risks and realities to guidelines by age and stage
Opt-outs on the rise in Washington and elsewhere as students wade into a new standardized era
Everything you need to know about the ISEE versus the SSAT tests, so you can make sure you situate your student for success
AP classes have become popular in recent years. Find out what they look like from the inside.
High school juniors and seniors can earn community college credits for free — here's what you need to know
A look at how after-school programs can offer much-needed support and provide an outlet for teens to participate in the arts
Increased emphasis on standardized testing means more student anxiety — here is how to help your child
Everything you need to know about schools' standardized testing and opting out
One mother and avid reader shares her concerns about the themes found in both books and movies
How one author, nurse and lecturer is helping parents and tweens talk puberty, shame-free
How boys and girls are at risk for eating disorders
I didn't understand why my husband wouldn't sit down and talk to our boys about their feelings. Now I get it.
One teen shares her thoughts on why she won't be using Facebook, Twitter or Instagram anytime soon
Q & A With psychologist Laurence Steinberg on new lessons on brain science
Culturally authentic and relevant programs foster true connections and better outcomes for kids
Why joining the debate team could be the best thing your teen does for college and career success
Is your child gifted? How do you know, and how do you nurture it?
City Club's Youth Civic Education Awards showcase community leaders
From credit cards to college stress, do your teens have the life skills they should?
Which of these rigorous programs provides the best college prep?
Calculating the best approach to math struggles
A veteran elementary school teacher shares his best strategies, and his top books for kids
By Laura S. Kastner, Ph.D. with Kristen A. Russell
