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Parents play a crucial role in their children’s education, serving as their first teachers and lifelong champions.
This category explores the partnership between parents and educators in supporting children’s learning and development.
Articles in this category cover a range of topics, including fostering a supportive home environment for learning, promoting parental involvement in education, and nurturing critical thinking skills in children.
Whether you’re a parent looking for guidance on how to support your child’s education or an educator seeking to strengthen the home-school partnership, our articles aim to provide practical tips and insights to help families navigate the educational journey together.
Evidence Linking School Reopenings to Improved Children’s Mental Health in the COVID-19 Pandemic The reopening of classrooms across the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic has been associated with measurable changes in youth wellbeing. A large quasi-experimental study from researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health examined administrative health claims and school reopening …
Education Bill Tracker: Session Opening Week Overview and Tracking Methodology The start of the Legislative Session brought a flurry of proposals from Indiana Lawmakers, and this section outlines how the Education Bill tracking process works during the Session Opening week. For clarity, follow Maria Rivera, a fictional middle-school principal in Indianapolis, who checks the Bill …
By Alecia Murray Why Alecia Murray stepped forward as a Parent Fellow to champion Child Care and Early Education The path that led me to serve as a Parent Fellow reflects everyday parenting, community resilience, and the power of lived experience changed into advocacy. As the oldest of seven, a mother of four, and a …
Determining the Right Age for Smartphone Ownership: Research and Real-World Evidence Families and educators face a repeated question: at what age is it appropriate for children to take on smartphone ownership? To ground this discussion, consider the Parkers — a fictional family used as a thread through this article. Their daughter, Sam, turned 12 in …
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How Arts Education Shapes Child Development: Cognitive Foundations and Classroom Evidence Ava, a primary teacher at a suburban school, noticed that students who participated in her weekly art sessions performed better on tasks requiring attention and memory. This observation reflects a broader pattern: when Arts Education is embedded in school curricula, children show measurable gains …
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COMPUCHILD Franchise Expansion in Santa Clara County, California: Local Impact and Community Implications The announcement that COMPUCHILD has broadened its presence within Santa Clara County, California, represents a meaningful development in regional Children’s Education options. Franchisee Ms. Archana Mahalingam expanded from Los Gatos and Saratoga into the neighboring communities of Campbell and Monte Sereno after …
Friday Five Weekly Highlights: Federal Funding Countdown and What It Means for Child Care Every week the Friday Five pulls together the Weekly Highlights that matter for families, providers, and policymakers. Right now the most urgent Top News item is the looming funding deadline that places Child Care and Early Learning programs at risk unless …
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Everett School District Launches Its Inaugural Permanent School for Children with Disabilities on November 4, 1946 — Historical Overview of the School Launch On November 4, 1946, the Everett School District marked a pivotal moment with the School Launch of its first Permanent School for Children with Disabilities. This event was not just an administrative …
How Video Games Can Enhance Learning for Children: Cognitive Foundations and Evidence Why interactive experiences change how children think When we discuss Video Games in an educational setting, we’re not simply talking about entertainment. We are addressing a medium that can deliberately target Cognitive Skills like working memory, spatial reasoning, and attention control. Decades of …
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Ensuring Access to Jewish Education: Inclusive Learning in Early Childhood Education Jewish education in the earliest years lays the groundwork for identity, socialization, and lifelong learning. When a child enters preschool at a synagogue or day school, educators are not only introducing prayers and stories; they are shaping early patterns of engagement with cultural heritage …
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