Education + Schools

It’s interesting how much of our kids’ lives are bookmarked by the stages of school. With my youngest heading to middle school, I’m mindful that our elementary years are over. (Yay for no more shoebox projects; boo for no...

Dear teachers, As a mom to a gaggle of kids, I'm a little consumed this time of year. I've spent hours at the store going over different school supplies lists and checking off stuff as I throw it in my...

We have partnered with HEB to bring relevant and important information to ACM readers through this sponsored post. The first few days of school can be overwhelming and intimidating, even for returning students. While enjoying lazy days and loose schedules...

Back to school is upon us and this year it seems more expensive than ever. If you're staring at school supply lists wondering where to find that semi-hex graphite drawing pencil, a rainbow of poly folders and enough glue...

Hoy me levanté sabiendo que es el último día en que llevaré a mi hijo a la guardería, una escuela que lo ha visto crecer desde que era un bebé de 11 semanas de nacido y a donde he...

Today I woke up knowing that it is the last day I will take my son to daycare. I have taken my kids to daycare for more than seven years between the two kids, and knowing that I will...

Depending on your kiddo, summer reading can be a chore. Not sure how to flip the page and get your children into reading? Free summer reading programs can keep kids turning pages—and earning rewards. Using a free summer reading...

We can see it in the not so distant future - the end of the line. And you better bet our amazing teachers, even though they love to teach, are sprinting towards it, too! The school year is almost...

We are right in the middle of Teacher Appreciation Week, and if you're anything like me, you just realized that you haven't gotten anything for your kids' teachers (whoops). As an educator myself, the irony of this is not...

Last week, I was finally able to attend my youngest daughter's choir concert. It had already been a long day—I'd gotten up at 4:30 a.m. to work out, shuffled both kids to school, worked all day, and picked up...

This post is brought to you by GoPeer. There is so much that we get right as parents. We work so hard to stay organized, *try* to help our kids with their school work, all the while balancing the tasks...

When I reflect back on my own days as a preschooler, Kindergartener, and elementary school student, I remember “Show & Tell” as a fun, personalized activity—which occurred only a few times a year. I don’t recall any rules in...

This post is brought to you by Catholic Schools, Archdiocese of San Antonio. There are many options and questions when it comes to choosing the best high school for your child. Which school will help them get into the best...

One in five children in the United States has a learning difference. Roughly 6.1 million children have ADHD. Yet as a society we still expect every child in the classroom to fit a particular academic and social mold. And when...