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School Start & End Dates: 2019-2020 Academic Year Calendars for LA County Schools

Wondering when vacation ends—or starts again—and how much time is left to do free things this...

School Start & End Dates: 2020-2021 Academic Year Calendars for LA County Schools

Wondering when vacation starts or ends, and how much time you'll have for family travel?

Public School Choice in Los Angeles: Navigating LAUSD Charters, Magnets, & More

Because finding all the information you need in one place is so difficult, allow us to sum up...

Language Immersion and Bilingual Options in LA's Public Schools

When kids are taught in Spanish, German, or Chinese, their whole school day is like a gifted...

65 School Lunch Ideas: Back-to-School Lunches Kids Will Actually Eat

A lunchbox doesn't have to contain a sandwich!

Preschools

10+ Preschools with Last Minute Options for Westside Kids—No Waiting Lists!

Procrastinated? Just moved? Didn't get the acceptance letter you wanted? There are still options.READ MORE

Co-Op Preschools and Nursery Schools in The Valley

I spent many moments marveling at our coop preschool teacher's magical (and at times...READ MORE

LA's Newest Preschools: 9 Schools To Check Out Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Checking out a new preschool may be a better plan than dealing with some schools' waiting lists.READ MORE

Co-op Preschools and Nursery Schools on the Westside

I'll be honest: when my kids were preschool age, I didn't think they needed school yet. I...READ MORE

These Great Bilingual and Language Immersion Preschools Make LA Tots Polyglots

Bilingual preschools can start your child off with the gift of a second language.READ MORE

Co-op Preschools and Nursery Schools in Hollywood & Los Feliz

Oh, to be three again. You run; you climb; you pretend; you sing; you snack; you dance; you nap...READ MORE

More Scoops on Schools

School Choice in Los Angeles: Focus on Magnet Schools in LAUSD

Over the past several weeks, Mommy Poppins has delved into the mysterious and at times overwhelming...READ MORE

Guest Blogger: Christina Simon Gives the Scoop on Applying to LA Private Elementary Schools

Christina Simon is the co-author of Beyond The Brochure: An Insider’s Guide To Private...READ MORE

What Is a Charter School and How To Find One in Los Angeles

In last week's Mommy Poppins LA schools feature, we provided an overview of school choice and...READ MORE

Choosing a Preschool: 5 Things That Matter & 5 That Probably Don't

In Los Angeles there is pressure to find the best of everything, and finding the best preschool is...READ MORE

Archives

The Realistic Guide to Homeschooling for Busy Parents

No one expects you to run a full school. Here are some realistic tips instead.READ MORE

Apply Now For NYC's Free STEAM Summer Camps

Cross this FREE summer camp application off your list while you're home bound. READ MORE

NYC Public Schools Close: What Parents Need to Know

The NYC DOE has closed its schools until at least April 20.READ MORE

20+ (Mostly FREE) Online Learning Resources, Apps, and Games for Kids

Homeschool during the coronavirus crisis with these online lessons, apps, and more.READ MORE

Coronavirus School Closings in LA: Plus Museums, Libraries, Theaters, Parks, & More Closed

Here's a running list of LA schools closed by the COVID-19 / coronavirus pandemic.READ MORE

Life as a Mom in New York's Coronavirus Containment Zone

We live in the epicenter of New York's coronavirus outbreak. Here's how we're coping.READ MORE