National Building Museum’s Big Build
The National Building Museum’s Big Build is on Saturday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is an interactive, fun-for-all-ages celebration of our...
US Capitol Family Programs
On Thursdays and Saturdays, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., step into the shoes of a member of Congress and decide which 20th century...
2019 Capitol Hill Puzzle Hunt
This year’s Capitol Hill Puzzle Hunt, organized by Labyrinth Games & Puzzles, runs from Oct. 5 to 19. The first part of the hunt will...
Saturday Morning at The National
On select Saturday mornings, at 9:30 and 11 a.m., for free programs that engage and inspire the young mind. Saturday programming is best suited...
Maury Migration At Hill Center
The show currently on view in the Young Artists Gallery is particularly timely as it deals with themes of loss and renewal associated with...
What Makes a Great Playground?
Psychologist Jean Piaget said that play is the work of childhood. Fred Rogers of Mr. Rogers fame agreed, saying that “play is serious learning.”...
When Your Child Finds School a Challenge
School or daycare can be equally stressful for kids and their parents. Your child’s school sends you more emails than your best friend does....
Choosing A Private School for Your Student
You’ve decided to investigate the possibility of sending your child to a private school. You’ve heard that many private schools have smaller class sizes,...
DC Charters 101
During the 2018-19 school year, 66 public charter schools operated on 123 campuses and served more than 43,000 students in grades PK3-12. More than...
What We Learned in Our First Year
Ballou High School Principal Willie Jackson said that his first year as leader of the Ward 8 High School was a transformative experience.
“So many...
