Artificial Intelligence (AI) has recently made waves in art, literature and news. From revolutionary innovations that promise to make life easier to horrifying crimes, there’s no area AI hasn’t touched. AI is everywhere—including the classroom. “While AI undoubtedly offers significant benefits, there are potential drawbacks of which parental awareness is …
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Black History Month: 7 Stories of Triumph
From Black History to Black Futures! While February is Black History Month, we hope you enjoy these book selections every month of the year. —Baltimore County Public Librarians Board Books “My First Heroes: Black History” by editors of Silver Dolphin Books An engaging board book that will grow with your …
Read More »So You Want to Send Your Child to Private School? Here’s What You Should Know
When it comes to education, there is no “one size fits all” option. Every school is different, and the variations between them can be vast. Choosing the right school to meet your child’s needs can be a serious—and sometimes daunting—endeavor. For parents considering private schools, there are a lot of …
Read More »Read for Free Aquarium Admission This Winter
There’s still time to join the school (of fish!) with Read to Reef, a program helping connect Baltimore children’s love of reading with the awesomeness of the depths. Reed to Reef is a program created by the Enoch Pratt Free Library in partnership with the National Aquarium. Children in fifth …
Read More »Too Sick for School?
Education and medicine may seem like two completely different areas of support for a child, but when it comes to children with chronic or complex illnesses, they are more dependent on each other than you’d think. Research on childhood cancer patients during the pandemic showed their academic needs were not …
Read More »Saving Lives One Library Visit At A Time
Baltimore County Public Library (BCPL) recently received a new addition to its library of things. CPR kits, donated by the Baltimore Ravens, will help library customers practice and reinforce their CPR skills so they can be more prepared when it’s time to act. According to the American Heart Association, 436,000 …
Read More »Do Book Bans Make Kids Want to Read More?
Book bans have been making national headlines across the United States for a few years now, from “The Diary of a Young Girl” to “Maus” and “The Kite Runner.” Carew Papritz, an educational thought leader and award-winning author of “The Legacy Letters,” spoke to Washington FAMILY to share his perspective …
Read More »Little Artist Starter Pack
By Kerry Doring, art teacher at Staub Art studio in Catonsville and Anne Arundel County public schools All age groups will benefit from having the basics, like scissors, glue, pencils and good heavyweight (80- 90-pound) drawing paper. Here are some other recommended starter supplies for each age group. Ages 3-5 …
Read More »Editor’s Picks: We Love It!
By Elena Epstein, Director of the National Parenting Product Awards Hop, Waddle, Stomp! Toss the soft, colorful ball, choose a matching puzzle piece and waddle across the room to unite the baby animals with their families. Variant rules allow you to adapt the complexity of play. $19.99, ages 2+, amazon.com …
Read More »September Roundup: Giving Back
Putting Good in the Neighborhood Eighty local organizations have been awarded more than $753,000 this year through United Way of Central Maryland’s (UWCM) Neighborhood Grant program. The program provides between $2,500 and $10,000 for projects that foster community connections and support the efforts of local leaders on a neighborhood level. …
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