Why Is Private School Enrollment on the Rise?
Northern Virginia is known for its excellent public schools, but private school interest is ticking up. For some, Covid was a tipping point.
10 Essentials for 'Raising a Kid Who Can'
Three McLean mental health experts offer advice on managing anxiety, self-motivation and resilience in a new parenting book.
Easing Into Elementary School: Tips from a Principal
Routine, reassurance and relationships are the crucial three Rs, says Drew Elementary Principal Tracy Gaither.
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Top Liberal Arts Colleges for Arlington Grads
Which liberal arts schools accepted the most students from Arlington's Class of 2020? Here are the top 21.
Keeping Kids Active During Covid
Coaches, PE teachers and medical experts agree: Children need to move. Here are some ideas.
20 Most Popular Out-of-State Colleges for Arlington Grads
Beyond the Commonwealth, these schools received the most applications from Arlington's Class of 2020.
What to Do with Old Crayons
A local mom is melting and resurrecting them into new shapes for kids in need of art supplies.
Teaching the Arts During a Pandemic
The creativity is still there, but harnessing it has required ingenuity and a new set of "classroom" tools.
The 12 Days of Christmas in Sidewalk Chalk
During Covid times, a twist on the caroling tradition.
20 Most Popular Colleges for Arlington’s Class of 2020
These schools received the most applications from APS seniors last year.
Do You Like to Doodle?
Illustrator Zara Gonzalez Hoang does. And she's got a new book out, along with downloadable drawing activities for kids.
Students Have Laptops. What About Headphones?
A local fundraising campaign aims to ensure all APS students have this critical learning accessory.
Where Arlington's Class of 2020 Applied to College and Got In
Here are the numbers, as reported by graduating seniors.
Learning the Hard Way
The abrupt shift to remote instruction was painful, and it played out differently in every household. What did the spring of 2020 teach us?
A Toy Library Opens in Falls Church
After weeks of pandemic delays, The Toy Nest is cautiously opening up shop.
9 Questions with Incoming APS Superintendent Francisco Durán
Durán comes from Fairfax County Public Schools and assumes his new post on June 1.
Top Liberal Arts Colleges For Arlington Grads
Which liberal arts schools accepted the most members of Arlington's Class of 2019? Here are the top 25.
Poison Peanuts and Killer Cupcakes
Nearly 8% of U.S. kids have a food allergy. It makes life complicated. And sometimes scary.
46 Days of Longing: Portraits in Driveway Art
They can't go to the playground, the party or the pool right now. But the Portner twins can picture themselves there.
