Education

While visiting a college might look different this year, it’s still an important part of the search process. The timing can vary due to the family’s schedule and visiting schools takes planning. We provide your family with some tips on when to start planning, the best times to visit and how to get important questions answered. ...

Summer break is in full swing. Your family might go on vacation, head to the playground and parks, completed a variety of camps, and go swimming more times than you can count. Tackle the inevitable summer boredom while helping your kids learn and be creative. Take a look at these subscription services that deliver engaging options for STEM, cooking, crafts and art.   ...

"Telling A People’s Story: African-American Children’s Illustrated Literature" includes 130 pieces of art by 33 artists from 95 books spanning 50 years of creativity. The free exhibit runs from June 3 through August 29. Children 12 and younger can win a prize by reading the books highlighted in the exhibit. ...

Amy Chand, exercise physiologist for Akron Children’s Healthy Active Living program, shares five ways to keep your toddler on the move and smiling — maybe even giggling — all summer long. She says getting kids active and outdoors is not only a great way to turn those frowns upside down, it’s important for their health, too. Even easier, these games can be played right in your own backyard. ...

Visit Sumatran tigers, red pandas and white-cheeked gibbons in the new habitat area. Enjoy live entertainment from the Karen, Burmese, Nepali, Mon, and Hmong cultures. Learn the historical context and hear personal narratives to celebrate the local Asian American community. ...

Graduation might look a little different again this year. But as we’ve learned from living in a pandemic for more than a year, there are still ways to celebrate a major milestone that can make it feel special. If you’re looking for ways to celebrate your grad — preschool to high school — check out these ideas. ...

Homeschoolers, join a naturalist for a virtual lesson all about pollinators, then go on a pollinator-themed outdoor scavenger hunt. Students who complete and turn in their hunt checklists at drop-off locations will earn a flower-and insect-themed activity pack (complete with honey samples). ...

These book releases are timed to remind children (and parents) that many of the practices they adopted to combat the spread of COVID-19 should remain regular habits long after the pandemic is over. Three books highlight the importance of taking simple steps to help reduce the spread of germs, and one book helps to ensure children are well prepared when it is their turn to get the vaccine. ...

This year, we sent out a call for readers to nominate teachers whom they wanted to thank for going above and beyond. While we only can feature a few of them, we also want to express our appreciation to all teachers — and to our readers who took the time to support their educators. ...

Northeast Ohio students and schools will be competing as finalists in the 13th Annual Stop the Hate® Youth Speak Out & Youth Sing Out Contest, in which middle and high school upstanders use individual essays and classroom songs to stand up and speak out against bias and bigotry. ...