Education

Enjoy free, fun educational activities and entertainment, which is brought to you by a few crowd favorites at The Education & STEM Expo 2021 West. The event is co-presented by Ohio’s 529 Plan & Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine and will be held on Sunday, October 3, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Crocker Park. ...

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Discover practical steps to begin exploring private schools and ways to simplify and destress in the application process from Hawken School. Visit us at the October Northeast Ohio Parent Education & STEM Expo 2021 events to learn about all the school options in the region. ...

Every student knows there is nothing better than taking a break and enjoying lunch before returning to the hustle and bustle of class — but not all students look forward to what’s served in their cafeteria. This back-to-school season, prepare your child’s lunchbox with their favorite snacks while incorporating some easy-to-prepare international cuisine to spice up their lunch and immerse your child in a new culture. ...

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. ...

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. ...

Between sports, performing arts, tutoring and more, there are many options for activities to fill your child’s time after the last school bell rings. Check out the following programs that are designed to fit into a student’s schedule after school. ...

Technology will continue to revolutionize the public education system in the future. Here are some popular student applications in and out of the classroom. It helps parents to understand the what, why, and how these software systems are used so they can better connect and communicate with their child and teachers. ...