Education

Western Reserve Academy has appointed Suzanne Walker Buck as its new head of school. Her tenure will begin on July 1, 2019, when she succeeds current Head of School Christopher D. Burner. Buck will be the first woman to hold the post in the school's history. ...

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Cleveland Montessori students grow and thrive in a learning environment that encourages self-sufficiency, curiosity, critical thinking and perseverance. The school provides excellence in education by discovering and awakening children’s innate talents and abilities, and cultivating a lifetime love of learning. ...

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Hawken School’s innovative schedule, early childhood center, 8,000 square feet of maker space, and nationally recognized programming help to build the skills and confidence needed to thrive in a complex world through an innovative curriculum, which focuses on hands-on, interactive, meaningful learning. ...

The list of choices available to families concerning childhood education has grown beyond the traditional options of public, private or parochial schools. Over the last 25 years, charter schools, online schools and homeschooling have joined the list. Learn more about a few of these options. ...

As school districts work to improve their safety measures, many agree that student mental health is a critical part of a strong security plan. Mental health experts report seeing increases in the number of students suffering from anxiety, depression and trauma. Learn what area schools are doing to address this component of school safety. ...

Lawrence understands that children learn differently. And so they teach differently – adapting the learning environment to suit the needs of students instead of the other way around. Its students come from more than 80 communities in Northeast Ohio and beyond. ...

The October 2018 issue of Northeast Ohio Parent is on newsstands, but the easiest way to check it out is by viewing our digital issue. This month, we focus on fall fun and offer some inspiration for those still searching for the perfect costume for their kids or family. Also, find articles on education, health, family fun, and more. ...

Reading books with your preschooler is one of the best ways to increase language and pre-literacy skills. Make the most of reading time by making it interactive — turn it into a conversation by discussing the characters, pictures, feelings, and any new vocabulary in the story. ...