Tag Archives: back to school

As school commences and kids enjoy the organized chaos on the playground at recess, you’re probably not alone in thinking, “What about my kids playing with kids who don’t share the values we’re teaching them at home?” I’ll never forget my firstborn, a kindergartener, asking after school about the word …

This month, with the start of school, we turned over this department to Zibby Andrews, a mother and grandmother with 40-plus years in early childhood education. She defines executive function and why it’s a term we hear so much in our children’s lives. You can find another column from Zibby …

What a great way to kick off the school year: This spring, Baltimore’s Child, put out a call for nominations in our second annual Teachers of the Year contest. Through our website and magazine, we sought nominations and asked students and parents to tell us about the outstanding educators in …

The opening of a new school year is a time to mark change and a time to look forward to the growth that will take place between now and June.

As summer’s end yields school-time excitement, students and families can feel pressure and stress from the new routines and hectic pace. It’s hard to remember to slow down and be present, but what a tremendous gift it can be, just to be able to focus on what’s happening right now. …

When I went to kindergarten, teachers sat misbehaving children in the corner of the room with dunce caps on their heads. (I also walked to school 10 miles uphill in the snow and 10 miles back — uphill again.) Schools have changed. We know a lot more about how children …

Our Teachers of the Year contest is back! Click here to enter your favorite teacher. Tell us why she or he deserves to win. There’s no time to waste: The deadline is Friday, June 7. We look forward to reading your entry. Winners will be announced in our September issue! …

Bryn Mawr School Spanish teacher and sixth grade advisor Rebeccah Wish often tells people that teaching middle school students is the best. Many will respond by saying “Really?” She understands the misperception. After all, middle school is a time of great change for students—academically, emotionally, physically and socially. Heading into …

Baltimore City Public Schools First Day of School: Aug. 29, 2016 Last Day of School: June 12, 2017 (if no snow days) Inclement weather/school closings: Check Facebook, Twitter or the homepage. Meal menus: Go here to see what your kids will be eating each day. Baltimore County Public Schools First …

It’s that time of year again: Kids shoulders are slumping, and parents are getting a little pep in their step. School is just about to be back in session—and, fittingly, Maryland’s Tax-Free Shopping Week is about to begin. Running from Aug. 14-30, the weeklong extravaganza is sure to put smiles …