Education

The Cuyahoga Valley Career Center will host a workshop for college bound seniors and their parents on Wednesday, Jan. 25. The free event will feature representatives from College Now and the Foundation Center, who will discuss how to research scholarship opportunities available to students, how to write effective essays and more. ...

Freshman year of college is the first time most students are away from mom and dad for a significant stretch of time — and they're also adjusting to roommates, college food, exams and more. Learn how to help your teen finish the year strong. ...

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Throughout this month, many Northeast Ohio venues will offer great activities and educational experiences specifically for homeschool students and their families. From topics such as writing and science to art and nature, check out the many options available. ...

Gilmour Academy has begun the process of becoming a Steinway Select K-12 School, which means that every piano on Gilmour’s campus will soon be replaced with a new Steinway piano. The school will celebrate with an interactive program during the delivery of the first three new Steinway grand pianos to its Gates Mills campus on Dec. 6. ...

Earlier this month, Joseph and Florence Mandel Jewish Day School hosted its third annual Early Childhood Literacy Event featuring the work of author Eric Carle. The event focused on the importance of reading to young children and the impact on future literacy and learning. ...

Cuyahoga County Public Library’s 2016 Great Books for Kids features 100 librarian-recommended, recently published books for kids ages birth through 18. A portion of the proceeds from purchased books helps to support the library system; in addition, every book featured also is available to borrow from CCPL. ...

The decision of where to send your child to receive their education is a big one, so you want to be prepared when visiting a potential school. Use this handy guide for asking the right questions in order to get the most from your visit. ...

In addition to its STEM-focused programs, the organization now provides tutoring services in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math.This additional service brings its educational and hands-on programs to individuals and homeschool groups. ...