Featured Camp of the Week: Brooklyn Robot Foundry
Brooklyn Robot Foundry offers super-fun interactive online robot-building classes for kids.
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Featured School of the Week: Portland Jewish Academy
Founded in 1961, Portland Jewish Academy is an independent, inclusive community school that welcomes families of all backgrounds.
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GreatSchools Ratings Aren’t the Whole Story
Are online rating systems a good way to learn about schools? One local principal suggests parents dig deeper.
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Featured School of the Week: German International School
The German International School (GIS) is an independent language immersion school located in Beaverton.
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The School Budget Breakdown
Public school funding is complicated. But we explain what you need to know about where the dollars come from and how they are spent.
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Build Your Kindergartner’s Love of Learning — Even If You Are Doing School Online
Encourage your child’s intellectual curiosity and get them eager to learn.
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Help Your Kindergartener Have Online Learning Success
Some tips for helping new students adjust to online learning.
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Distance-learning Resources for the Fall
Here’s where you can find free school supplies and extra support for distance learning.
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Neighborhood Child Care & Preschool Guide
Search for great child care and preschools by neighborhood.
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Learning At Home: Lessons from Homeschoolers
Here are some lessons from long-time homeschoolers about school-at-home education.
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Two Things You Need to Know to Make a Plan for Day Care or School This Fall
Consider your options and your priorities when deciding on your educational options this fall.
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What to Expect in Fall 2020
FACT Oregon shares some points to consider for the school year, particularly if you have a student with an IEP.
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A Great Time for Kids to Start Saving
Opening their first savings account is another important milestone, and one that helps them build a strong financial future.
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What to Know as Day Cares Reopen
Yay, day cares are opening! But … is it OK to start sending our kids back?
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Featured School of the Week: A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences
A Renaissance School of Arts and Sciences strives to create for each child a sustainable, generative, robust learning environment.
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How’s Homeschooling Going?
A snapshot of what online instruction looks like for Portland parents.
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Essential Worker Child Care Directory
Local providers who are registered to provide emergency child care and currently have openings.
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Featured School of the Week: Village Preschool of Portland
Teachers and parents collaborate in a safe and engaging space where children can explore, create and become their most authentic selves.
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Fun Civics and Geography Apps for Kids
Civics education — understanding the fundamental underpinnings of our democracy — is vitally important now more than ever.
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10 Tips for Choosing an Elementary School in Portland
The choice is a big one. Here are some questions to think about to help you decide which school to choose.
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Featured School of the the Week: Lark Academy
This is high school redesigned.
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The State of Oregon’s Preschools
All preschools aren’t created alike. We dig into why, and learn how parents can improve early-education opportunities for their communities.
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The Mental Impact of School Lockdown Drills
Lockdown drills have become the norm in our nation’s schools. But how can we protect kids from a potential active shooter event without traumatizing them in the process?
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Featured School of the Week: Tucker Maxon School
Tucker Maxon School is one of Portland’s best options for an outstanding independent Preschool to 5th grade education.
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Lottery Lowdown
The ins and outs of the Portland public school lottery system, and what it means for your family.
Featured School of the Week: Portland Village School
Portland Village School (PVS) is a public Waldorf school of choice in the Portland Public School District, serving ~400 students in grades K-8.
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Experience Belonging at Cedarwood Waldorf School
Cedarwood isn’t just a school. It’s a place for the whole family to learn and grow and connect with community.
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Kindergarten Readiness
Deciding whether or not to hold back a child from starting kindergarten is a hot topic in online parenting groups. We talk to early education experts to get their take on the most important signs of kindergarten readiness.
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Featured School of the Week: Cathedral School
For 7 years and counting, Cathedral School has maintained the prestigious designation as one of only two schools in the state of Oregon to be recognized by Apple as an Apple Distinguished School.
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