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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The Private School Option
Northern Virginia's public schools count among some of the best in the nation. So why do some families pay for private school?
Adventures at Arlington's Outdoor Lab
Neil Heinekamp, director of the 225-acre facility, encourages kids to expand their horizons and get their hands dirty.
The Pros and Cons of Travel Sports
Not all kids are meant to play in elite sports leagues. Are we making them hate the game?
Why I Teach
Seven local educators discuss kids, parents, their greatest challenges and their proudest moments on the job.
My Decade at Preschool
An Arlington mom reflects on the most important lessons she learned when her kids were small.
Future of H-B Woodlawn Graffiti Art Uncertain
Self-expression is a long-standing tradition in Arlington's most experimental secondary school. What will become of decades-worth of graffiti murals when the program relocates to a new building?
Acceptance or Rejection?
An Arlington teen describes the emotional roller-coaster of applying to colleges.
How Much Screen Time is Too Much?
Local parents, educators and health experts weigh the pros and cons of digital devices for kids.
How Snow Day Decisions are Made and Who Makes Them
APS and Arlington County Officials reveal the method behind school closure madness.
Risky Business
Few parents approve of their kids drinking or using drugs. But the reality of underage substance use is far more complicated than simply telling kids to “just say no.”
The AP and IB Arms Race
Sometimes more challenging coursework is a good thing for students. And sometimes more is too much.
Page Turners
Are your kids looking for something good to read? Check out these children’s and young-adult titles by local authors.
Extraordinary Teen Awards 2014
The future is looking bright as these students find their calling.
Race to the Top
Jim Crow may be long gone but some still see the world in black and white.
The Great Homework Debate
Some say homework has gotten out of hand. Does all this extracurricular effort really result in smarter kids?