Readiness for Kindergarten: A Parent’s Guide to Basic Skills
The Good Old Days
I began teaching first grade back in the dark ages — the 1960s. Back then, many children didn’t attend kindergarten, and...
PTOs vs. PTAs: What’s the Difference?
While PTA is the most widely known acronym for parent-teacher groups in schools, it might be surprising to find out that they aren’t the...
Back-to-School Survival Guide
While it’s not yet time to trade summer pool days and popsicles for pencils and planners, the first day of school is around the...
Field Day: A Spring School Tradition
By May and June, summer break and graduation may be the first thing on kids’ minds when thinking about the remainder of their school...
Magnet Schools for the Arts
Arts are often not a core part of curriculum the way that subjects like math and science are, so some students opt for magnet...
It’s Not Summer School — It’s Summer Camp!
The DMV has dozens of American Camp Association (ACA)-accredited camps to meet your children’s needs. One type of camp to consider is a school-affiliated...
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...
The Best Tips for Back-to-School Prep
Don’t look now, but school is just around the corner. The dog days of summer are here: Kids are enjoying lazy days at the...
Graduation Rate Climbs for All Student Groups at PGCPS
With many schools in Prince George’s County fresh off of mid-May graduation celebrations and a handful more preparing for graduation in June, the number...
