Some children just don’t seem to fit the mold at school. These kids are often very bright, or even gifted, but still struggle. Many are extremely hard workers, putting hours into studying and homework every night. Often, these students do well in school before high school. In high school, however, tests, quizzes and finals become […]
StoryStudio, a center for writing and related arts in Chicago, recently opened a second location in Winnetka. The new location supports the Chicago area’s “bursting literary scene,” says Director Jill Pollack. Courses at the Winnetka location will include daytime and youth programs. For summer, Pollack has already planned a weeklong creative writing camp and […]
The future of Township High School District 39 will soon rest in voters’ hands. How will you vote? Larger class sizes. Mass teacher layoffs. Slashed foreign language, instrumental music and gifted programs. These draconian cuts could take place over the next two years in Wilmette’s District 39 unless voters approve a $6.375 million operating referendum—which […]
The future of Township High School District 113 will soon rest in voters’ hands. They’ll weigh-in at the ballot box on a multi-million dollar raft of repairs and upgrades to two area schools. Come April 5, the district’s voters must determine whether to green light a $133 million overhaul to Deerfield and Highland Park High […]
Help your kids find success in both school and sports with these tips from some of the area’s top athletes.
When a child is diagnosed with cancer, the whole family is thrown into crisis, but in the rush to assist the ill child, the well siblings are often ignored. Melanie Goldish realized this in 1998 when her 5-year-old son, Travis was diagnosed with cancer. He has battled cancer twice and is now a healthy […]
Game On! is establishing a junior sports blogger group that offers an amazing opportunity for girls to take on the role of sports reporter/columnist. The game plan for this team of bloggers is as follows: Each Game On! reporter will cover a sports story and write it up for posting on the blog “Game […]
Do you have a transformational idea that will dramatically improve public education? Do you possess the entrepreneurial skill-set necessary to turn this idea into a reality? The Mind Trust, an Indianapolis-based nonprofit supporting education innovation and reform, wants you to join our growing ranks of talented entrepreneurs who are launching the next generation of break-the-mold […]
We’ve asked the candidates in the 10th Congressional House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate races the same questions. Here are their answers on immigration, bank reform and the safety of our food. Also, our reader poll is winding down, so cast your vote now! Alexi Giannoulias: Democratic candidate, U.S. Senate Dan Seals: Democratic […]
Sticky situations at school? Check out the second segment in a 3-part series in which a veteran teacher answers parent questions. Dear Teacher, What’s the best way for my senior to ask for a college recommendation from her teacher? Dear Wondering Parent, Gone are the days when kids applied to 3 schools. Today it’s […]
