After-School Arts Programs Foster Creativity
Arts classes are a great opportunity for kids to be creative, learn useful skills and express themselves. The Frederick area has many options for...
Gamification in the Classroom
As children and teens have become more distracted by social media and electronics in recent years, educators are increasingly looking for creative ways to...
Choosing the Best Type of Preschool for Your Child
When I was choosing a preschool for my kids, I quickly discovered something shocking: Some parents feel as strongly about preschool as they do...
Questions to Help Find the Right Private School
You have decided to explore a private school education for your child. Whatever your motives, the research is compelling.
Researchers at Harvard say private school...
How to Prepare for a Parent-Teacher Conference
Meetings always yield better results when everyone involved is prepared for them. Parent-teacher conferences typically take place twice a year, once at the end...
What Marching Band Does for Kids
The American marching band, a renowned descendant of the larger world’s historic battlefield and military bands, is an iconic member of the country’s performing...
How to Ace the Middle and High School Admissions Process
Once upon a time, the only tough academic hurdle was getting into a good college. That’s not the case anymore.
Now, many middle and high...
Back-to-School Events in Frederick
Need a little help getting in the back-to-school spirit? Here are a few local events to find support and excitement for the coming school...
Explore Frederick History as a Family
Start the school year with a lesson for the family - here are four ways to explore Frederick's history from our Aug.-Sept. calendar.
Historic Home...
Girls’ flag football comes to Frederick County Public Schools
Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) have a brand new sport for their fall season. Thanks to a partnership with sports apparel giant Under Armour...
