Education

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The Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage has announced the top 25 finalists for the 11th Annual Stop the Hate Youth Speak Out essay writing contest. As part of the contest, students are asked to consider the benefits of a more inclusive society, the consequences of intolerance, and the role of personal responsibility in effecting change. ...

Introducing your child to multiple languages at a young age is a personal decision that can be challenging for many families. A child can become bilingual by learning two languages simultaneously from birth if they are both spoken regularly in the home. Later exposure to a second language will not necessarily impact your child’s ability to learn the language, however, some children may not talk much when they start using a second language. ...

The Lake County Captains Reading Program is expanding to reach pre-K children through a literacy initiative at pediatric and family medicine practices in Lake and Geauga counties, thanks to support from PNC Bank and the Lake Health Foundation. ...

At Valley Christian Academy in Aurora, students receive an excellent, well-rounded education and flourish in their relationship with God, spiritual development, and their love for everyone around them. ...

The ceremony, which is free and open to the public, will celebrate the finalists in the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage’s Stop the Hate Youth Speak Out and Youth Sing Out contests. Winners of $100,000 in scholarships and prizes will be announced. ...

At nationally recognized IWA, staff strives to inspire and support each student to achieve academic and personal success through advanced classes, enriching clubs and team athletics. Students learn to think for themselves, practice their faith, exercise responsibility and become leaders in a safe, dynamic environment. ...

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These days, we’re obsessed with success — particularly big book smarts, AP classes, higher education, and a preoccupation with straight As. But piling on the homework and study time doesn’t always yield results. New research shows that physical activity has a positive effect on school performance. Learn more about the study, as well as what you can do to help set up your kids for success. ...

While it's true teens are fairly independent, it’s important for parents to know that there are many things their teens will need from them as they approach their college process — though it may not be the kind of help you’d assume. ...