Spotlight: The Kennedy Center’s Changing Education Through the Arts
“Numerous studies point to the value of arts education in improving student outcomes, yet teachers may not have the resources, access or experience to...
Promoting Student Success: Meet Academic Coach and Counselor Rachael Wilks-McCann
Rachael Wilks-McCann is a guidance counselor for Stride K12 Private Academy, which accommodates nontraditional students through remote learning. In the Washington area, the academy...
Washington FAMILY: Summer Camp Directory Spotlights
Summer adventures await in the DMV with a host of camp experiences for all ages, from religious and developmental to interest-based opportunities. Explore a...
Here’s What We’re Loving for Your Family This Month
By: Elena Epstein, Director of the National Parenting Product Awards; for more product reviews, visit nappaawards.com.
PJ Library Presents Podcasts: “Afternoons with Mimi” and “Beyond...
Arts and Education: Impact on Learning
Your friend puts you in charge of party decorations because she claims she’s “not artistic.” When we categorize ourselves as creative or not creative—left-brained...
Celebree School Now Open in Ashburn Farm
Celebree School of Ashburn Farm is now open. The school will celebrate a grand opening on March 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m....
In This Issue: February 2022
In this issue of Washington FAMILY, we explore summer camp choices, from our feature on programs that cultivate a full camp experience for children...
The Lives of School Nurses, 2 Years Into the Pandemic
When Jane Brophy, head nurse at Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation’s Capital, gets home from work, she puts down her bag,...
Early Learning Child Care Trends in 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that the right care from birth through childhood optimizes an individual’s health and overall success in...
BASIS Independent McLean Moves Up in 2022 Niche Rankings
BASIS Independent McLean received the highest overall rating on Niche in its 2022 rankings for public and private K-12 schools in the United States.
Part...