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Tweens

Guides

8 fun spots your middle-schooler will actually enjoy checking out in Chicago

Brandi Calhoun -
Middle schoolers are typically in that active, curious, almost-teen phase where they want independence while having fun. In Chicago, there are plenty of safe...
At Home

At-Home Family Activities for Tweens and Teens

Chicago Parent Editorial Team -
Bond as a family without even leaving the house.
At Home

DIY Holiday Gifts for Kids of All Crafting Levels

Chicago Parent Editorial Team -
Need a last-minute gift idea? Kids can help make these adorable gifts!
Advice

Why Do Kids Chew on Everything?

Lori Orlinsky -
From nails to shirt cuffs, it's common for kids to gnaw on a variety of things.
Things to Do

The Friends Experience Brings ’90s TV Show Pop-Up to Chicago

Katina Beniaris -
Friends fans, you'll love this.
Things to Do

10 Children’s Books for Young Hamilton Fans

Hillary Bird -
For readers who are young, scrappy and hungry for history.
Uncategorized

15-Year-Old Seeks $250,000 to Host Free Computer Science Camp for Kids

Lori Orlinsky -
Pilsen high school junior hopes to teach 1,000 Black and Brown kids.
Education

5 Ways to Make Coding Fun

Chicago Parent Editorial Team -
Is your child interested in learning this skill?
Education

These Education Innovators Are Rewriting the Rules

Claire Charlton -
Learn how these advertising partners can help your student achieve success.
Education

Gearing Up for the Road Ahead

Stacey Winconek -
Chicago City Day School has transitioned its learning model online.
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Education

How chronic absenteeism took a big dip across Elgin School District U-46

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Chronic absenteeism in Elgin Area School District U-46 has dropped from 38% to 24% in just one year, a turnaround administrators say is fueling...
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Public Schools

Thanksgiving break dates for Schaumburg Community Consolidated School District 54: 2025 schedule and activities to plan

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Plan your Thanksgiving break with Schaumburg School District 54's 2025 dates and family activity ideas to plan.
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Charter Schools

Best charter schools in Chicago and Cook County for 2025

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Thanksgiving travel is never for the faint of heart — but Chicagoans know the drill better than most. Last year, U.S. airports saw record...
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