Information and tips by grade level about what your child will be learning in school, social development milestones, and more. What to expect, get ready for kindergarten, social changes by grade. Click on an article that

The JCC in Newton has a huge selection of classes this fall for you and your child. They have something for every age group. You don't have to be a member to take a class. I have taken a few classes at

It is that time of the year.  If you have a 3-5 year old at home,  you are probably looking for a preschool for your child.  A good preschool program builds a strong foundation for your child's future academic

I'm a trustee at my charter school and I was asked by our superintendent to prepare a speech to deliver at an accountability forum for parents.  There could be 20 parents there or 200, just that prospect gave

Braving the BPS Lottery is a blog documenting my journey through the public school selection process in Boston's West Zone. My son will be eligible to join a K1 class in the fall of 2010. We’re trying to getting

Can any of us forget the middle school teacher that was caught trafficking in drugs while being stopped for DUI? or how about the current teacher charged with having sex with a 14 year old student? The headlines

My daughter just started kindergarten at the "big kid" school which goes from K-5th grade. Not only is she at the larger elementary school but she is taking the school bus to and from school (yeah big change).