Education/Schools

The Cuyahoga County Public Library is expanding its after-school homework help services to 12 additional branch locations through its new Homework Mentors Program. Trained mentors will be available to provide students in kindergarten through eighth grade with homework assistance. ...

Does your family need some new book ideas for your nightly reading sessions? Explore the wonders of books with your child this fall. From infants to teenagers, here are a few suggestions to purchase or pick up at your local library. ...

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The start of the school year is a time filled with excitement and a little bit of nervousness, especially if your child is starting at a new school. Middle school can be a big change for many students and families. Real students reveal how the transition really works. ...

The series, presented by University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, provides an affordable, entertaining way for parents and grandparents to introduce children to quality live theater and create memories at Playhouse Square that will last for years to come. ...

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Day kicks off with games, interactive art and adaptive sports. A mini-documentary about the ADA also will be shown. Stop by the resource fair for fun and information provided by several community organizations. ...

Summer is here and that means it’s time for baseball games, barbecues, camping trips and other vacations. However, it’s also a time for continued learning, whether you’re staying at home or out on the go exploring your community and beyond. ...

Summer is here and it’s time to shed that backpack and officially put all things academic aside, right? Not just yet. For rising juniors and seniors, this is actually a great time to focus on preparing for fall ACT and SAT exams. The first ACT and SAT exams for 2016-17 are given soon after the start of the school year, so students should take advantage of this time without other academic obligations to focus on test preparation. ...

Libraries and organizations throughout Northeast Ohio offer summer reading programs geared toward children and teens of all ages and skill levels that will keep them engaged and learning throughout the summer months. ...