Welcome back to our series on educational family spots around the country! The school year may be back in full swing, but that doesn’t mean family learning is off the table. If you’re a family in the Midwest, then you’ve come to the right place. This weekend, take a family trip to some of Learning…

Have you ever used the phrase “Why didn’t they teach this in high school?” Oftentimes, this is asked when referring to doing your taxes or managing money. As an adult, I know I don’t use algebra regularly, but setting a budget and managing our finances are things I actually use daily and a skill that…

Teaching your kids about world cultures helps them appreciate the differences in people and their traditions, and St. Patrick’s Day provides a great opportunity to learn more about Ireland and its people. Put down the textbooks, step away from your computer, and take a proverbial trip around the globe without ever needing a suitcase. Use…

If you ask ten different people what art means to them, you’re likely to get ten different answers. Art is an individual’s way of expressing themselves and a way for students to develop skills like creativity, resilience, growth, and self-confidence. Most educators and parents agree that the arts are an important part of any child’s…

I was recently sitting at one of my son’s baseball games and noticed my youngest trying to play with a group of slightly older children. For several weeks, he had been working up the courage to ask to play “Red Light/Green Light” with them. As I watched him on the edge of the game, I…