Local schools embrace the return of after school activities When you think about the term “extracurricular activities,” what comes to mind? For everyone the answer to that question may... Back to School 18 Aug 2022 | 09:55
How DVSD works to provide quality special education programs Delaware Valley School District offers a continuum of services for students with disabilities to meet all needs. In addition,... Back to School 14 Aug 2022 | 11:49
Even though this sign is still up on 17-M, Monroe-Woodbury School District doesn’t incorporate the D.A.R.E. program in its elementary schools anymore. Instead, they’ve partnered with the local Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Council for anti-drug programming. Photo: Kayla Hartigan Dare to talk about drugs? When it comes to teaching kids about drugs, parents who attended elementary school in the 80s and 90s will likely recall... Back to School 13 Aug 2022 | 04:07
Skip 5 common back-to-school sicknesses Before kids head back to school, parents go through the annual ritual of buying new backpacks, lunch boxes and school supplies.... Back to School 10 Aug 2022 | 01:41
Battle back-to-school blues A summer of baseball, bike-riding and basking in the sunshine is almost in the rearview mirror, and that first day of school... Back to School 10 Aug 2022 | 01:30
Jump-start success at school with wellness at home Setting the stage for success in the classroom starts with reliable morning routines the whole family can depend on. Establishing... Back to School 05 Aug 2022 | 04:55
Make the grade with grapes Whether it’s at school or at home after a day of learning, many kids love to snack. Lunches and snacks that are packable,... Back to School 05 Aug 2022 | 04:48
Back-to-school solutions that save time in the kitchen When the back-to-school season brings jam-packed schedules full of learning and homework, every minute counts for the parents... Back to School 05 Aug 2022 | 04:39
Trading skepticism for support: How parents can support kids with thinking and learning differences One in five kids — nearly 70 million Americans — have learning or thinking differences (LTDs), like ADHD or dyslexia. While... Back to School 05 Aug 2022 | 04:27
Three tips to make back-to-school easy for kids and parents The back-to-school season can be overwhelming for the whole family. While there’s excitement about reuniting with friends... Back to School 05 Aug 2022 | 04:21
How parents can help kids with allergies and asthma The weeks before school begins are busy for families — full of shopping for supplies and getting ready for the change in... Back to School 13 Aug 2022 | 03:53
Some schools hit hard by virus make few changes for new year As a new school year approaches, COVID-19 infections are again on the rise, fueled by highly transmissible variants, filling... Back to School 05 Aug 2022 | 03:48
Build friendship skills for back-to-school success When thinking about back-to-school season, most people naturally think of academics. However, it’s just as important to focus... Back to School 05 Aug 2022 | 03:37
Tips on how to help adjust to a new school Summer break is prime time for families on the move. School is out and vacations are in, making it easy for people to put... Back to School 05 Aug 2022 | 03:33
Benefits of extracurriculars Studies show that students who participate in extracurricular activities have higher levels of academic achievement, greater... Back to School 05 Aug 2022 | 03:23
