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Understanding MAP Scores

By Ginny McCabe
October 15, 2019
By understanding Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) scores, parents can be better equipped to provide support to their children throughout the school year. We spoke with several experts to find out more about the assessments and how parents, teachers and administrators can work together to benefit each child. ...
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Western Reserve Academy’s New Head of School Brings a Sense of Home to Students

By Angela Gartner
October 9, 2019

Education was everything in Suzanne Walker Buck’s family childhood home. 

The recently named head of school at Western Reserve Academy says her parents were first-generation high school and college graduates. 

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School of the Week: Lake Ridge Academy

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
October 6, 2019
Located in North Ridgeville, Lake Ridge Academy is an independent K-12 school on Cleveland's west side with a low 8:1 student to teacher ratio. The school's curriculum offers hands-on learning experiences that shape engaged students into critical thinkers. ...
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Education & STEM Expo 2019 is This Sunday!

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
October 2, 2019
Don't forget to register for this free event, happening Sunday, October 6, at Acacia Clubhouse at Cleveland Metroparks in Lyndhurst. Bring your family out for some fall fun, interactive activities and science shows, plus meet with more than 30 schools and education-focused vendors — and much more! ...
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Getting a Head Start: How Students can Earn College Credits in high school

By Heather Tunstall
September 30, 2019

Adrianna Lakatos graduated this past May from Chardon High School. Like her classmates, she had spent her high school days doing the things she loved: drama club, attending football games

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Education & STEM Expo 2019 Takes Place Next Weekend

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
September 25, 2019
Make plans to join us next Sunday, Oct. 6, for this free event that will offer science experiments, challenges, prizes and fun for the whole family — in addition to the opportunity to meet with dozens of area schools, tutoring centers and STEM-based organizations under one roof. ...
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Benefits of a Makerspace — and How to Create one at Home

By Mike Daugherty
September 25, 2019
As automated technology may replace part of the traditional workforce, schools must teach students the skills they need to be successful in jobs that do not even exist yet. Makerspaces provide a space for students to learn those skills. Learn what these inventive spaces offer, as well as how to provide these learning opportunities at home. ...
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Local Fourth-Graders Relate to Teacher who Faced Learning Obstacles as a Child 

By Submitted to Northeast Ohio Parent Magazine
September 21, 2019

When Amy Norris’ fourth-grade students arrive to her Summit Academy Akron Elementary School classroom for the first day of classes next Thursday, you might guess she’s met them before. Her

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Career Opportunities Provided by Technical Certificates and Two-Year Degrees

By Shana O'Malley-Smith
September 19, 2019

If you have a high schooler at home, you’re probably starting to think about what comes next after graduation.  read more

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Register for FREE for Education & STEM Expo 2019

By Northeast Ohio Parent Staff Writers
September 18, 2019
Do you want to attend the can't-miss education event of the season? Join us on Sunday, Oct. 6 at Acacia Clubhouse at Cleveland Metroparks in Lyndhurst for the Education & STEM Expo 2019 — free registration is open now for this family-focused event. ...
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