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Study Shows Afterschool Programs in L.A. Are Providing STEM Learning

This Month's Editor's Note

Back to School 2.0: What We’re Carrying

What We're Reading This Month

August Book Corner: Health, History and Rhymes

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10 Energizing Brain Breaks for Children

Create an Accepting Environment

Advice for Parents about Anti-Asian Hate

Helping Teens Return to School

Tips to Help Teens Return to Social Settings

Helping Children Maintain Social Skills

Staying Social

Students walking on college campus

Virtual College Tours

Tips to Navigating Virtual College Campus Tours

Registration Begins April 1

Junior Lifeguard Program Will Be Back This Summer

Black History Should Be Taught to All Children

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The Music Center’s Spotlight Offers Performing Arts Scholarships and Artistic Development for Local High School Students

Are These K-12 Schools as Good as the Universities That Support Them?

University-Assisted Schools

Spice Up Your Child’s Learning

Keeping Art Front & Center

When parents and teachers work together

Partnering With Teachers for Student Success

Fall in Love with Math as a Family

Everyday Math

What Can We Expect for this Second School Year in a Pandemic?

Back to School 2.0

Hands-on Workshops

GENESIS ‘Steams’ Ahead in 2021

Go Green

Saving Our Planet One Student at a Time

Create a Plan for Success

Cultivating Solid Study Habits

A boy writes coding instructions on a blackboard.

Coding for Kids

7 Reasons Schools Should Add Coding

Doc Talk

Doctor’s Tips for In-person School

New middle school for dancers

Debbie Allen on the Importance of Arts Education

Treats Without Hidden Sugars

Healthier Options for Summer Snacks

Support LGBTQ Youth

Let’s Celebrate Pride

Celebrate a Special Day

Happy Juneteenth

"This Writer's Life"

Grooming Young Writers on YouTube

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If Not You, Then Who Young Book Series and Young Inventors Club

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What to Do if Your Traditional School Isn’t Working for Your Child

A praisesong for our kids’ teachers – and our own

Thank You, Teachers

SoCal's Most Talented

Local High School Students Selected as Semifinalists in The Music Center’s Annual Spotlight Program

Passion and Preparation Are Key

Essays, Interviews, SAT/ACT and Other College Prep Tips During COVID

Composers, Artists & Scholars

LA Opera Celebrates Women’s History Month

Birch Aquarium Offering Scholarships to Schools

Open Mind Film Fest Seeks Teen Filmmakers

California Approves Shorter Standardized Tests Due to COVID-19

Reopened School Offers Tips for Keeping Students Safe From COVID-19

Remote Learning Resources: 5 Educational Apps for Kids

Rob Evans: Leading the Charge Toward Diversity and Inclusion

Best Music for Enhancing Kids’ Virtual Learning

Video: How are Your Teen’s Executive Function Skills?

Back-to-School Mental Wellness Help From Moms Who Care

More Tips for Remote Learning Success

Building Critical Thinking Skills During Distance Learning

Teens Use Quarantine to Teach Others

Where Will Your Family Find the Fun in the New School Year?

How are L.A. Parents Coping with this Pandemic Back-to-School Year?

What Families Can do About the COVID Slide

Graduation Dreaming: The Heartbreak and Hope of the Class of 2020

Our Children’s Keepers

What Resilience Means for Your Child

college search

Thinking Outside the College Box

Home-Schooling Away From Home

Local Schools Embracing Sustainability

Personal Finance Education for Kids

California Content Standards in New App

5 Ways to Discover Your Child’s Academic Passion and Career Potential

10 Facts for Families New to Speech and Language Services

Connecting the Dots to Get Your Child’s Best IEP

Letters to My City

Teaching and Poetry Are Still Alive In Los Angeles

college admissions scandal

Don’t Get Caught up in College ‘What If’s’

Book Illuminates Undocumented Family’s Quest for the ‘American Dream’

internships for high schoolers

Starting Internships Early in Los Angeles

growth mindset for kids

Learning to Embrace Failure

tutor in los angeles

Time for a Tutor?

STEM in Los Angeles

The Many Faces of STEM

YouTHINK LA

Students Sharpen Creative and Leadership Skills in youTHINK

choosing arts education

The Arts Matter – But What’s Best for Your Child?

school safety

Blue-Ribbon Panel Outlines Ways to Keep Students Safe

campus visits

On the Road to College

school shootings

Stopping School Shootings

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A School for Every Learner

Compton/Woodley Los Angeles Enrichment Program Teaches Kids to Fly

Tackling Four Common Misconceptions About Dyslexia

Los Angeles public schools

Navigating Los Angeles Public Schools and Beyond

kids social life

Kids’ Social Life at School: Helping Your Child Manage Without Meddling

nontraditional education

What If? Taking A Second Look at Nontraditional Education

college scholarships

College Scholarship Hacks: The Scoop on How and Where to Find Them

Our Breakfast-to-Bedtime Back to School Guide

Bridging the Summer Gap to Prevent Learning Loss

Four Reasons Educating Students With Learning Differences Matters

Anti-bullying App Saves Kids a Seat

education

Helping Quiet Students Soar

The Push for Passion & Purpose in College Admissions

A Peek Through the Portal

school news

LAUSD Magnets: Getting to the Points

los angeles schools

Perks for Private-School Parents

Choosing a School: It’s In the Details

Chat Room: Molly Newman: Shepherding Students Toward The Arts – and Beyond

Finding the Successes in Your Child’s School Year

Filmmaker Greg Whiteley: Focusing on the Future of Education

Handling School Admissions Interviews Like a Boss

Tackling Homework Procrastination

Christopher Fulton, Ph.D.: Helping Anxious Teens (and Parents) on the Road to College

What You’ll Learn At School Open House

STEM Learning In L.A.

A Book Club Podcast Just For Tweens

Stress Busters for Students

Helping Your ‘Average’ Student Thrive

Why Kids Need Job Skills Now

How Common Core Looks In the Classroom

How Nontraditional Schools Inspire Students

Three Must-Have Tools For High School Students

ACT or SAT? Four Questions To Help Students Choose

The Parents’ Voice: Key To School Success

5 Tips To Get You More Involved In Your Child’s School

Three Ways to Help Kids With Test Anxiety

The Back-To-School Boogie: Tips For Teachers And Parents For A Smooth Transition

Extracurricular Activities: What Colleges Really Care About

Step Up Summer Learning! Seven Simple Ways to Help Prevent Summer Slide