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Frances Frost

Busy busy raising a family of 6 in Silver Spring.
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Blog Posts

Keep Learning over the Summer

Tips for parents to keep their children learning over the summer vacation.

Parents: Show up!

Parents – let your kids know you are their best cheerleader. Show up.

Parenting & Education: Informed, Involved, Engaged

Answering questions and concerns about how to support our children's education.

Education

Board of Education Members Installed

Three members of the BOE were installed this week. In their speeches, they represented the personal history, experiences, and perspectives that they bring to the table.

What's it take to get a Trader Joe's around here?

What should go in the space at Plaza del Mercado? A Trader Joe's!

Read Any Good Banned Books Lately?

Its Banned Books Week - which made me think, shouldn't parents get to choose which books are prohibited for their children?

What We Did on our Day of from School... nothing

With a day off from school, it feels like we should've done something productive. We relaxed, got bored, and ate yogurt instead.

Camp Cooking: Peach Cobbler

An easy recipe for Peach Cobbler - simple enough for a camping trip or at home.

"Won't Back Down": Advocating for Good Schools

The upcoming movie, "Won't Back Down" raises a lot of questions about advocating for our schools. How are you involved with your child's education?

5 Down, 179 More to Go - Back to School

The new school year is underway. What are you and your kids excited or nervous about this year?