Parenting

Why I Teach

Seven local educators discuss kids, parents, their greatest challenges and their proudest moments on the job.

My Decade at Preschool

An Arlington mom reflects on the most important lessons she learned when her kids were small.

Future of H-B Woodlawn Graffiti Art Uncertain

Self-expression is a long-standing tradition in Arlington's most experimental secondary school. What will become of decades-worth of graffiti murals when the program relocates to a new building?

Acceptance or Rejection?

An Arlington teen describes the emotional roller-coaster of applying to colleges.

How Much Screen Time is Too Much?

Local parents, educators and health experts weigh the pros and cons of digital devices for kids.

How Snow Day Decisions are Made and Who Makes Them

APS and Arlington County Officials reveal the method behind school closure madness.

Risky Business

Few parents approve of their kids drinking or using drugs. But the reality of underage substance use is far more complicated than simply telling kids to “just say no.”

The AP and IB Arms Race

Sometimes more challenging coursework is a good thing for students. And sometimes more is too much.
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Page Turners

Are your kids looking for something good to read? Check out these children’s and young-adult titles by local authors.

Extraordinary Teen Awards 2014

The future is looking bright as these students find their calling.

Race to the Top

Jim Crow may be long gone but some still see the world in black and white.

The Great Homework Debate

Some say homework has gotten out of hand. Does all this extracurricular effort really result in smarter kids?