Spice up dinnertime in 30 minutes If you’re looking for a go-to meal for your hungry family, search no more. This Taco Salad calls only for pantry staples... Back to School 07 Aug 2024 | 03:12
Tasty recipes to combat the hustle and bustle Jam-packed calendars and little spare time at home can make heads spin. When those hectic weeknights are giving your family... Back to School 07 Aug 2024 | 03:08
Simple recipes that make school days a cinch Resisting the weeknight urge to call for takeout or order delivery starts with an approachable at-home menu with recipes... Back to School 07 Aug 2024 | 03:04
Celebrate salad season outside the bowl From putting a family meal on the table after activities to hosting a large crowd at your next get-together, a seasonal favorite... Back to School 07 Aug 2024 | 03:01
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy 101 You may find it difficult to wrap your mind around the idea of an energetic student-athlete with a cardiac diagnosis. Heart... Back to School 07 Aug 2024 | 02:37
Protecting children in a digital age Keeping a watchful eye on your kids requires an increasing level of tech savvy many parents find intimidating. Not only are... Back to School 07 Aug 2024 | 02:38
Nurturing the Mental Health of Young Children Dr. Lauren Loquasto, senior vice president and chief academic officer at The Goddard School, and Dr. Kyle Pruett, clinical... Back to School 07 Aug 2024 | 02:23
Make school mornings more manageable Work ahead, starting your morning before bed. You can lay the foundation for a successful morning before the new day even... Back to School 07 Aug 2024 | 01:08
Is college worth it? Poll finds only 36% of Americans have confidence in higher education (AP) Overall, only 36% of adults say they have a “great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in higher education, according... Back to School 06 Aug 2024 | 12:32
Should doctors prescribe antibiotics to children for pink eye? (AP) More than two-thirds of U.S. children and teens who saw a doctor for pink eye left with a prescription for antibiotic... Back to School 16 Aug 2024 | 01:11
The return of schedules: How parents can make the most of back-to-school energy Olivia Dreizen Howell has spent the summer running her online business, Fresh Starts Registry, from her home while caring... Back to School 18 Aug 2023 | 12:24
How local districts combat bullying In response to a reader survey of 127 parents, 85% said they believe their child has been bullied in school. 69% of those... Back to School 16 Aug 2023 | 03:01
To understand why women have been under-represented in science and engineering, experts looked to math proficiency among female students. Thirty years ago, there were 13 boys for every girl who scored above 700 on the SAT math exam at age 13. As of 2010, that ratio had shrunk to about 3 to 1. The increase in the number of girls identified as “mathematically gifted” stemmed largely from educators making a point of bringing the mathematics conversation to girls. Photo by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay. Girls and science: A rising tide In the ever-changing world of education, school districts are increasing science education in the early grades to create... Back to School 12 Aug 2023 | 07:34
R-R-R-Read: Local educators sound out the balance that gets kids into books Maybe you’ve been confused by the debate over reading scores raging since the pandemic. One side says teaching the sounds... Back to School 25 Aug 2023 | 10:12
Participants in the Jewish Foundation for the Righteous’s 2023 European Study Program pose with Daniel Lawton, center, deputy chief of mission at the U.S. Embassy in Poland. (Photo provided) Teachers learn more about the Holocaust Two Sussex County residents who teach about the Holocaust spent part of their summers learning more about their subject.... Back to School 10 Aug 2023 | 05:16
School budget results: Monroe-Woodbury