Education

It’s National Water Safety Month! Angela Gartner, editor of Northeast Ohio Parent, has a conversation with Vince O’Leary, regional manager at Goldfish Swim School, which has locations in the Greater Cleveland and Akron areas, about the importance of water safety and teaching kids how to swim. ...

Looking for something to do with your toddler or preschooler? Learn about spring wildflowers in an evening event, take a StoryWalk, attend an adapted storytime, have fun with finger paints and more! ...

The children’s exhibition is specifically designed to engage ages 2 – 12 and features 14 multi-sensory exploration stations. A kick-off event will be held on Sunday, May 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for families to explore the exhibit. attend live performances and more. ...

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Graduation is a time to celebrate one’s achievement — from preschool graduation to college commencement. For many, school and graduation plans have looked different due to COVID over the past few years. Now families are hoping to make their loved one’s big day extra special. ...

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Beck Center for the Arts has a new visual arts exhibition "Budding to Blossoming" which provides an opportunity for students to display their submitted pieces of artwork for public viewing and allow it to be purchased. This year's event features 42 students and 95 works. ...

The Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage announced the 2022 student and school winners of its 14th Annual" Stop the Hate Youth Speak Out & Youth Sing Out" Contest, which recognizes Northeast Ohio middle and high school students who write individual essays and classroom songs to stand up and speak out against bias and bigotry. ...

When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down schools and sent children home to learn virtually, students and teachers had to learn differently. For some kids who didn't adjust to hybrid or online schooling, they might have fell behind in learning. To play catch-up, parents might consider tutoring for students who are still struggling. ...

Have a child ages 3 - 5 ? Preschool is a key part of teaching children to be lifelong learners and preparing them for success in Kindergarten. Visit the Children's Department to get information on local preschool options.   ...