Education

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Schools across the nation celebrate Catholic Schools Week the last week in January. The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland’s schools celebrate during this time, with many opening their doors for special occasions like open houses, peer visit days and registration events. ...

For children ages 3-5 years old, it is important to lay a strong foundation of language and literacy skills. Early exposure to a variety of language concepts and literacy themes can prepare your child for success in preschool and ensure they have adequate time to master skills that will help them to thrive in kindergarten. ...

St. Hilary School is a solid partner for parents seeking to raise their children with a strong moral compass and an eye toward developing character and sound academic and leadership skills, in a setting that blends tradition and innovation to give students the best possible learning experience for their kindergarten through eighth grade years. ...

With the increased focus on testing and student performance on a variety of structured assessments, many extracurricular programs — including recess — that contributed to a well-rounded education have fallen by the wayside. However, children benefit from a break where they are allowed to let go of their intense focus and engage in some other activity.  ...

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As opportunities in STEM careers have grown, school districts across the U.S. are embracing STEM learning by integrating concepts into the curriculum and providing hands-on experiences. Find out what a few area schools are doing to give students a real-world experience in the medical field. ...

While there are several models of learning styles founded by educators, here are five of the basic styles, as well as a checklist of characteristics for each. Find out the type of learner of your child, as well as tips to help them succeed in the classroom. ...

Northcoast Corn Creations, a gourmet popcorn shop located in Willoughby, provides employment training opportunities for students with autism and developmental disabilities. The shop offers a safe, constructive worksite for students who need to learn employability skills outside of the classroom.  ...