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...
Explore the World Through Spring Art
Aimee Olivo has fond memories of walking along the beach with her children in Surf City, North Carolina, gathering seashells and other objects that...
How Young Audiences Are Affected by Kennedy Center Shutdown
The sudden announcement in February that the Kennedy Center would be closing for renovations for two years has sent ripples throughout Washington, D.C.’s arts...
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...
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...
Organizing Kids’ School Papers and Art Projects
If you have school-age children, you are most likely dealing with an ever-growing stack of school papers and artwork. Some of these items may...
After-School Activities at DMV-Area Rec Centers
Recreation centers are great places to find activities for children to do after school. These community centers often provide a large variety of after-school...
D.C. Public Schools Outperform Other Large Cities in Reading, Math
Fourth graders in District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) performed above average in math and reading compared to students in other large cities last...
Imagination Stage Brings Stories Without Words to Life
Storytelling without the use of dialogue is a time-honored tradition. From art books to dance performances, there have always been ways to tell stories...
Creative Art, Creative Minds
Arts and crafts are a wonderful way to engage your little one’s hands and mind in creative play. With so many options for crafting...




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