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Math Homework Struggles: Practice makes perfect when parents want to help with skills

By Rachel Abbey McCafferty
February 22, 2025
2025 Editions February 2025 Magazine
For parents who find they need to brush up their own skills when faced with calculus, algebra or even multiplication tables, it’s not too late. It’s just time to apply the approaches used for today’s learners. ...
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Scholarship Use for Private Schools Grows After State Expansion

By Rachel Abbey McCafferty
January 10, 2025
2025 Editions Education January 2025 Magazine
Ohio’s families have a variety of educational options, from traditional public districts to charters to private schools, religious and non. And a recent expansion in the state’s scholarship programs has made the non-public option more accessible than ever.  ...
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Ohio Aims to Decrease Cellphone Use in Schools

By Rachel Abbey McCafferty
October 14, 2024
2024 Editions Magazine October 2024
Next school year, Ohio students might find themselves in a pre-Y2K throwback: a classroom without cellphones or very limited use. In May, Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 250 into law, requiring Ohio school districts to create official cellphone policies. While the law leaves the specifics up to each district, the goal is to decrease the amount of time students use their phones during school. ...
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Keep Tricks out of Treats During Halloween Fun: Make this Halloween safer for kids with allergies

By Rachel Abbey McCafferty
October 7, 2024
2024 Editions Featured Magazine October 2024
Trick-or-treat can be a big stressor for families of children with food allergies, but there are some age-appropriate strategies parents can use to have a fun and safe Halloween. ...
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Back to Class: Dealing with Chronic Absenteeism

By Rachel Abbey McCafferty
September 14, 2024
2024 Editions Magazine September 2024
When students miss school, they’re not just missing the chance to learn something new in class. They’re missing out on engagement opportunities, on friendships, on community resources. Here are some ways schools are dealing with chronic absenteeism. ...
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Helping Kids Face the What Ifs

By Rachel Abbey McCafferty
August 22, 2024
2024 Editions August 2024 Magazine Worth Noting
As anxiety rises, parents can equip children with tools to tackle fears. ...
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Your Teen’s Skincare Routine: Best Practices for Healthy Skin

By Rachel Abbey McCafferty
May 1, 2024
2024 Editions Magazine May 2024
There's a growing popularity for skin care products and multistep routines for teens and tweens. We discuss the importance of healthy skin habits. ...
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Manufacturing Camps Introduce Students to Hands-On Skills, Career Paths

By Rachel Abbey McCafferty
February 21, 2024
2024 Editions Camp February 2024 Magazine
Ohio’s educators and employers are preparing kids for the future through summer camps focused on manufacturing.  ...
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AI at School: How schools use AI to save time and personalize education

By Rachel Abbey McCafferty
January 22, 2024
2024 Editions Education January 2024 Magazine
Generative AI tools could be used by students to cheat or cut corners, but the potential implications of the technology on education go much further. Here's a look at how a few local schools are navigating the new world of AI. ...
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