Education

Inauguration Day is January 20, which falls on a Wednesday in 2021. This can be a great opportunity to learn about our nation, watch history in-the-making, and celebrate together as a family. Here is a list of fun and...

I work from home. Not just because of this COVID-19 weirdness, but all the time. I (naively) thought I would be fairly equipped for what we’re experiencing. But, alas, I am not. Honestly, I am busier than I've been in...

It's almost time for high school students to register for their next year of classes, and you may be wondering about some of the options available to them in the Iowa City school district. The Iowa City Community School District...

When I'm searching for something new to read, whether for myself or my kids, I like to browse the stacks at the library. Specifically, I like to browse the "new" section — all those colorful, shiny covers, un-cracked spines,...

Over the past few weeks, I have been pondering the unjustified deaths of 2020 and the protests for equality and justice for Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC). As I looked back, my recollection of images displayed like scenes from...

My husband and I are American expats currently residing in Madrid, Spain with our two daughters — ages 4 and 9. On March 10, residents of Spain received a push notification on our phones that all schools — grades...

It's August now, back to school time. I was going to write something like "Tips for Dropping Off Your College Freshman." Turns out, I’m not qualified to give you any advice on how to drop your kid off at...