Education

The Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage is now accepting applications for its annual Stop the Hate Youth Speak Out essay writing contest, which focuses on students in grades sixth through 12th speaking out in support of diversity and inclusion. ...

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Up until now, it was believed that children needed to sit still in order to concentrate and succeed in school. Experts today find that kids are not wired to sit all day long. Instead, they benefit from breaks during which they are moving to help energize their brain and be more productive. Because of this latest information, classrooms look very different than in previous generations as educators turn to innovative approaches to help children learn. ...

Jazz Band! Volleyball! Student Council! Grill Club! Today’s teens are shuffling from one after school activity to the next, hoping that their involvement in an array of clubs, organizations and sports teams will make them more attractive candidates in the college application process. What actually makes an applicant stand out? ...

At the inaugural Northeast Ohio Parent Education Expo — which will take place Sunday, September 23 — attendees will be able to hear and learn from dozens of area schools offering a wide variety of options for public and private school education. In addition, break out sessions will be​ presented by area experts with an eye on educating parents on a variety of topics. ...

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Cuyahoga Falls Library is now offering cardholders access to online educational courses from Lynda.com. The free resource includes 12,000 courses with more than 50 different learning paths to help users stay ahead in their current job or change careers. ...

This month, we focus on "everything education" in the annual Education Guide, which features articles for every school age and stage, as well as area open house listings and in-depth profiles on several schools in the region. We also share the first installment of a two-part series on school safety. In the pages of the regular issue, we highlight the season's bounty with information, tips and recipes for local produce. ...

The first weeks of preschool are filled with a mix of excitement and nerves as your child learns the ropes of their new environment. Here are a few fun things you can do to help your child ease into their new routines and build confidence and independence. ...