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How To Decide if Charter Schools are Right for Your Family
As more parents opt for those campuses over traditional public schools, here’s what to know about admissions, programs and class sizes.
Your Go-To Guide for Back to School Shopping in Southlake
Take the stress out of the prep
For the Good of the Girls
How one mom uses Girl Scouts to build confident, courageous girls
How To Help a Child Who’s Struggling at School
When your kid’s school difficulties or social challenges linger, how do you help them? We consulted educators and parents who have walked that road.
The Importance of the Parent-Teacher Relationship
March 2020. Seems like years ago, right? The pandemic was just getting underway, and we were getting our first taste…
School Colors: Racism in Education—and How to Stop It
We got together with three DFW moms (via Zoom) to talk about racism in education and what we can do to change things.
Virtual Learning: How to Make It Work
We connected with experts from the Leadership Academy Network to find out how virtual learning can be a smoother experience for kids and parents.
5 Spanish Language Learning Tools for Kids
Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off September 15; what better way to celebrate than to introduce your kids to the Spanish language?
Keep Your Kids Engaged During At-Home Learning & Ease the Transition Back to Campus
School counselor Emily Bush shared her tips on how to keep your kids engaged with at-home learning and ways to ease their transition back to campus.
Should Elementary Students Have Homework?
How much homework is too much? According to some parents and experts, any.
Meet the Fort Worth Mom Helping Families Raise Bilingual Children
Julia Wang, a Fort Worth mom of 2, was inspired to raise her children to be bilingual. But when she couldn’t find a fun kid-friendly language education program, she decided to create her own.
How an SMU Professor Is Equipping Students of Color To Succeed in College
Through the Action Research Center, Candice Bledsoe is working to close the gap between students of color and white students in higher education.
The Lowdown on Lockdowns
On the one year anniversary of Parkland, we sadly revisit the latest in Texas gun control legislation. Are North Texas children safe from school shooters?
6 Ways to Create a Great At-Home Learning Space
We scoured Pinterest and Instagram for learning space inspiration and came up with a list of our favorite ways to create the best spot for your child to learn at home.
Are Girls Underdiagnosed for Dyslexia?
Girls can compensate for their dyslexia symptoms, meaning some girls with dyslexia might be overlooked.
Why More Dallas-Fort Worth Parents Are Homeschooling Their Kids
Families are choosing homeschooling for more reasons than religion
How Frisco ISD and Frisco Public Library Are Helping Teens With IDD
High schoolers with special needs are building job skills and independence through this FISD and Frisco Library IDD program.
Checklist: What Your Child Should Learn in Grades 6–8
As the school year starts, are you wondering what your kids are expected to learn in sixth through eighth grade?
Checklist: What Your Child Should Learn in Grades K–5
The key concepts every K–5 student should know, according to the state.