Education

Looking for some great reads for your kids? Check out this list for books recommended by local libraries, Northeast Ohio Parent editors and more. Be sure to check back as we add more books each month. ...

Looking for something to do with your toddler or preschooler? Explore the outdoors and its creatures, try out a life-sized Candyland, celebrate grandparents and more! ...

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Being the new kid at school is a phenomenon many children will experience in their lives. Student mobility can be voluntary, especially with today’s environment and its many educational options, or involuntary, such as a change in a parent’s job or a move. Teach children to look for the new kids and reach out to them. ...

The 2021 Education Guide focuses on relevant back-to-school topics like separation anxiety, at-home STEM spaces, creative offerings for lunchboxes, welcoming the new kids at school, area open houses, homeschool events and much more. ...

Makerspaces have begun popping up in school classrooms, at libraries, and in local communities in recent years. They’ve become especially popular in science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) classrooms, but they’ve also been popping up in homes. ...

It's time to put down the pencils and books and go exploring. From art and history to STEM topics, find educational events and activities in the greater Cleveland and Akron areas that are designed specifically for homeschool families. ...

Open house events are ideal for parents and students to ask questions, meet faculty and see if a particular school is the right fit. Private and other schools all across Northeast Ohio offer families many opportunities to visit their campuses. ...

Connecting for Kids provides education and support to families with concerns about their children. It serves all families, including children both with and without formal diagnoses. Each month, it is offering in-person or virtual educational programs, support groups, a Parent Match Program and other resources. ...

The United States is known as a “melting pot” of different nationalities, cultures and ethnicities. Many times, whether intentional or not, children and adults shy away from languages and cultures that differ from their own. To combat these tendencies, experts advise parents to expose their children to new cultures early and often – and to be aware of their own behaviors and attitudes. ...