Education and Family News and Bethesda-Area Public and Private Schools

Minivan Diaries Blog

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Education Matters Blog

	The Senior-Year Itch Go to class? Do homework? In their final year of high school, a lot of students are saying, ‘Fugetaboutit’ By Julie Rasicot
	A Sporting Solution? With the high cost of high school athletics, booster clubs are stepping in to cover the financial breach—and creating an uneven playing field in the process. By Julie Rasicot
	The Starr Report After a sometimes rocky ride at his previous post, the county’s new superintendent of schools hopes to continue Jerry Weast’s legacy—and, oh, yeah, have a life. By Julie Rasicot
	Educators Par Excellence Following are five area educators who’ve earned the adjective of “great,” according to many of those who’ve passed through their doors. By Amy Reinink
	Alexandra Robbins’ Revenge of the Nerds The Walt Whitman graduate and best-selling author introduces Quirk Theory, and explains why she keeps returning to high school. By Julie Rasicot

	Underachievers What's a parent to do when a child is capable of doing good work—but can't be bothered to try? By Maura Kelly Lannan
	Parents' Worst Nightmare Two years ago, best friends Rachel Crites and Rachel Smith took their own lives. Now, for the first time, the girls’ parents talk about the warning signs they missed. By Kathleen Wheaton
	Practically Perfect in Every Way? Finding the right nanny or au pair can be challenging. By Julie Rasicot
	Teens Coming Out Some parents handle it well, and many do not, when their children reveal that they are gay. By Louisa Jaggar
	World of Worries Many parents worry about things that could happen to their kids. Are their worries warranted? By Stacey Colino