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6 Teens Who Are Changing the World
The fresh perspective and energy of young hearts and minds has often led to inventions and efforts that have literally changed the world. This is a series of articles profiling people who have done...
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4 Hot Drink Recipes to Keep Your Family Warm and Healthy
I’m writing this on what I am hoping is my daughter’s last lost school day this season as a result of snow. The “old man” dumped several inches on Northern Virginia yesterday, putting us at a total of...
View ArticleNewest Cinderella Movie Delivers Surprising Message
Neither my daughter nor I are the biggest princess fans. But we couldn’t resist the appeal of Disney’s live-action retelling of Cinderella. And why should we, anyway? The latest adaptation of this...
View ArticleNick Goepper Grabs Bronze Medal Before University
As a kid, Nick Goepper sold candy bars, babysat and mowed lawns in order to pay for ski passes to a nearby resort. He built features with a mixture of snow and Astroturf in his backyard so he could...
View ArticleTalking to Kids About Racism, Violence, and the Charleston Shooting
The recent violence in Charleston, South Carolina, is the latest of many incidents that demonstrate blatant and horrific acts resulting from racism that’s likely rooted in the killer’s childhood. While...
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Online Learning Provides Appropriate, Individualized Academic Challenge
Many parents become concerned their children aren’t getting enough academic challenge in school. Symptoms in otherwise smart and capable students can vary from boredom in the classroom and lack of...
View ArticleWhat Does Ahmed Mohamed’s Experience Say about Our Schools?
We don’t know Ahmed Mohamed. We don’t know his teachers. We don’t know the police officers who came to his school in Irving, Texas. But we do know that a teenager with unique brilliance, passion for...
View Article6 Surprising Facts about the Giant Panda
The appeal of the Giant Panda has been prevalent lately as the National Zoo’s newest baby cub gets closer to making his public debut next month. Until then, we can all enjoy some particularly adorable...
View ArticleTeaching With Technology Boosts Preschoolers’ Math Learning
What do you think happens when classrooms are equipped with high-end technologies, such as interactive whiteboards and laptop computers, and teachers are encouraged to use high-quality free content...
View Article2014 Oscars: Family Friendly Academy Award Nominees
For all of the educational opportunity in the Academy Award nominees’ films, it’s sometimes tough to pinpoint which ones outside the Animated Feature category would pass for family friendly. Good news:...
View ArticleLearn About Butterflies Day: 8 Ways to Celebrate
As random holidays go, Learn About Butterflies Day has to be one of the best. It’s originator appears unknown, but they probably had a sense of appreciation for simple yet fascinating things from which...
View ArticleHarry Potter Inspires Ideas to Motivate Young Readers
My daughter just completed the seventh and final book in the Harry Potter series. She’s 8 years old. When I’ve mentioned this to my peers, many are astounded. But, to her, this is not a big deal. She...
View ArticleSplish Splash Poetry Contest in Honor of National Poetry Month
Does your child get excited about Shakespeare, score big on essay questions, or relish time to write in a journal? All of these? We’re inviting all young scribes to do what they love for a chance to...
View ArticleState Tests: Tips for Parents and Students
Every spring, students participate in state tests to make sure learning is on track and students are receiving a quality education. For students in online schools, state tests are important to for...
View ArticleBeing a Mom: World’s Toughest Job?
Think about what motherhood means to you. It doesn’t matter if you are a mother. Just think about the meaning of the role. How would you describe it? How would you describe what mothers do? Do any of...
View ArticleStudents Say Thanks During Teacher Appreciation Week 2014
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week 2014 May 5-9, K12 asked for students to share their thanks for the influence and impact teachers have on their lives with video messages via Instagram tagged...
View ArticleKindergarten: Is Your Child Ready?
Child development experts agree that no perfect formula determines when children are truly ready for kindergarten. According to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC),...
View ArticleMemorial Day Lessons for Kids
For many students, Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer fun, pools opening and an extra day off from school. Why not set aside some of that time as an opportunity to teach the true meaning of the...
View ArticleLet’s Give Father’s Day its Due
The buzz around Mother’s Day drowns out that of Father’s Day by a long shot. As we approach the time of year designated for celebrating the role dads play in children’s lives, I began to wonder why...
View Article5 Ways to Make Music Education a Priority
Formal music education programs continue to diminish from public school systems. But parents can find other ways to incorporate what many believe is a crucial element of learning into their children’s...
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