Education

Education

The Secret to a Successful School Drop-Off

It’s that time of year again! Kids are back in school. Whether you’re dropping your child off for the first time or the seventh, the back-to-school anxiety can be overwhelming.

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Northeast Ohio Education Expo

Education Expo is This Sunday, September 23

Hear and learn from dozens of area schools offering a wide variety of options for public and private school education at this free event, taking place from 10 a.m. to ​2​ p.m. at the Nautica Entertainment Complex on the West Bank of the Flats in Cleveland. The event also will include ​activities, raffle giveaways, crafts, break out sessions for parents, and discounted admission to nearby attractions. ...
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Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage in Beachwood, Ohio

Entry Period Open for Annual ‘Stop the Hate’ Scholarship Contest

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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Western Reserve Academy’s Seymour Hall Opens to Students

After more than a year of waiting for faculty and students at Hud- son’s Western Reserve Academy — which recently was named the top boarding school in Ohio by

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Take a Stand: Why Sitting Still in School is no Longer the Rule

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. ...
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High School Extracurriculars: What Matters in the College Application Process?

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? ...
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Break Out Session Topics, Speakers for Education Expo 2018 Announced

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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Prepare Your Child to be the New Kid in School

Your child walks into the crowded cafeteria and scans the room looking for an open table. Suddenly all eyes are on him. The huge room goes quiet. His peers have

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Prepared for School?

The week before school began in August, I felt like there wasn’t time to catch our breath. Between baseball, the mid-July Colorado family vacation, work deadlines, and an out-of-town weekend

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Cuyahoga Falls Library Offers Free Access to Online Educational Courses

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. ...
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