The Do’s and Don’ts of Inclusivity
In 1995, shortly before Debbie Sahlin’s son Ryan’s first birthday, he suffered from a traumatic brain injury as a result of an accident. After...
Save Money on Summer Camp
Summer camps are a great way for kids to spend their time over the summer, but they can be expensive to attend. Fortunately, there...
A Jump Start on Summer Fun
If your child’s already thinking about summer camp, it might be time to start looking into early registration. Some camps accept applications as early...
Day After Government Reopens, D.C. Student Reflects on Recent Visit to Capitol Hill
The longest federal government shutdown in history — lasting 43 days — did not stop the members of the National Student Council (NSC) from...
Why are D.C. Public Schools Outperforming Others?
Washington, D.C. students have been steadily improving their performances in English and math over the past several years, making DC Public Schools the fastest-improving...
Congressional School: Learning That’s More Than Test Deep
Founded in 1939, Congressional School is a co-ed, independent, day school on a beautiful 40-acre campus in the heart of Falls Church, Virginia. Dedicated...
Spooky Learning: How to Write a Halloween Poem
The season of pumpkins, scary costumes and the rhythmic chorus of “Trick or treat!” is here! In addition to giving children the opportunity to...
Building Community at “The Big Build” in D.C.
The National Building Museum’s annual event, The Big Build, is set to take place on Saturday, Oct. 18. It promises a day of STEM...
Goddard School Teams Up With “Blue’s Clues” Host to Challenge World Record
The Goddard School of Waldorf in Waldorf, Md. will be part of an attempt to break a Guinness World Record on a special livestream...
The Arts and Executive Functioning: How the Arts Make Us Better Learners
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZ8q4OShmm4It’s well known that the arts make us happier and healthier, and that students involved in the arts often get better grades and attend...
