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Washington Parent covers the schools and education news that matter to families. Explore guides, rankings and resources on public, private and charter schools across DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia. Browse our latest school coverage below.
Whether your child needs help with grades, test prep or study skills, these DC area tutoring centers can help. From executive function coaching at Illuminos to the Russian School of Mathematics’ after school program, here’s where to start.
The dog days of summer call for a dive into books about canine and feline friends. You might celebrate International…
Choosing the right elementary school is a critical decision for families in the DC area. This article highlights the top…
As summer winds down and the back-to-school season approaches, one of the most important yet often overlooked aspects of a…
The 2025-26 school year is approaching and that means upcoming changes will be taking effect in August, as early as…
When my daughter went to college, we used every spare inch of the space in our SUV to carry her…
As a former preschool teacher and new mom, I wanted to introduce my son to blocks as early as possible.…
While every high school in the DMV offers a variety of coursework on liberal arts and sciences alike, many disciplines…
The Washington area is rich in talented children’s book creators. You may already be familiar with Kwame Alexander (Newbery Medal,…
One of the best parts of my son’s high school graduation was unexpected. It wasn’t the processional, with hundreds of…
Project 2025’s mission for the Department of Education (“DoE”) was blunt: “[U]ltimately, the federal Department of Education should be eliminated.”…
Middle school is an important transitional phase for every student, when the hormones of puberty begin affecting mind and body…
Let your child experience the joy of reading aloud while building their skills during a reading session with a certified therapy dog. Kids may…
Celebrate National Humor Month by reading and laughing! These books will prompt giggles from April 1 (April Fools’ Day) to…
Deciding the best educational option for your children is more complicated than ever given the numerous choices available, from large…
If March comes in like a lion, then it will go out like a lamb. Or so went the folkloric…
