One of Dr. Seuss’ most popular books, One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish, is the theme for a celebration in honor of this famous children’s author at the historic Heald Home.

Missouri has passed autism insurance legislation that will go into affect January 1. This legislation mandates that certain insurance companies cover specific therapies for people with autism. Find out more about how this legislation was passed, how it will benefit
people with autism and what is being done to get more insurance companies to cover services for people with autism. This workshop is sponsored by St. Louis ARC. Child care will be provided.

Some folks send their kids to school and trust that institution to properly preparing their children for the future. Others take a more analytical approach by educating themselves on current educational practices and policies. I’m not here to tell you which, if either, is right or wrong. Heck, I’m not even sure there is a right or wrong. Seems like what works for someone works for someone.

Historic St. Charles hosts this free event featuring live music by Hillbilly Authority. 5-7:30 p.m. at the 100-200 blocks of North Main Street in Old Town St. Charles. More information: www.historicstcharles.com

Parents are always asking us how to help their child do well on the Missouri Assessment Program. Well, that’s a hard question to answer, really. Because of the way the MAP is designed, it isn’t a test to be studied for. It’s more of a thinking/problem-solving/explain-your-thinking kind of thing.

But don’t fret. I saw you fretting, and I won’t have it. There are some things you can do to help your child be more at ease with these kinds of questions.

Buses idled outside Imagine Academy of Careers Elementary early this morning as fourth- and fifth-grade students sleepily boarded. The students, parents, educators and community members were all headed to Jefferson City today to rally against proposed tax revision proposal that directly impacts education in St. Louis. Yesterday, the state's legislators got an earful from a similar group of concerned families and educators who support the Parents as Teachers program.