Frederick Youth Arts Resilient in Pandemic
When the pandemic caused the operation of school buildings shops, restaurants, theaters—and many extracurricular activities—to grind to a sudden halt, no one knew how...
The School-Year Vacation
More and more families are traveling during the school year. Here’s how to minimize the impact—and maximize the benefits—of school-year vacations.
Last January, my family...
‘Stuff the Bus’ to Help Kids in Need Receive School Supplies
While many kids are still perfecting their cannonballs in area pools and lakes, the 2022-2023 school year is just around the corner. But buying...
Teacher Appreciation: Rebecca Clark, Windsor Knolls Middle School
Rebecca Clark
Windsor Knolls Middle School
Ijamsville
Long-term substitute teacher
As a mother and school volunteer, Rebecca Clark would often see a school secretary struggling to fill...
Teacher Appreciation: Kellie Marr, Mother Seton School
Kellie Marr
Mother Seton School, Emmitsburg, fifth grade teacher
Kellie Marr got a chalkboard for Christmas from her parents when she was a first grader. “I...
Teacher Appreciation: Chanese Goodman, Tuscarora Elementary School
Chanese Goodman
Tuscarora Elementary School Frederick
Kindergarten teacher
Chanese Goodman’s brother motivated her desire to become a teacher. He had a difficult time in school and was...
Survival Guide for Parents of Kids with Special Needs
Teaching kids with special needs is not just a vocation. It is a specialized skill, and for some, even a calling. After COVID-19 shuttered...
Nurturing Children’s Love for Theater
I was spoiled growing up, at least when it came to experiencing theater. My grandparents lived in New York City, a short car or...
What’s My Child’s Learning Style?
Do you know how your child best acquires and processes information?
The four most common learning styles among children are visual, auditory, kinesthetic and tactile,...
Choosing the Right Preschool for Your Child
Entering preschool is an important developmental milestone for children and their parents. When you think about it, preschool is a child’s first introduction to...
