State Schools Chief offers gift ideas for the holidays

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell has offered his top 10 ideas to parents looking for innovative education-related gifts for their children during the Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and New Year holiday season.

“One of the most treasured gifts we can give our children is the lifelong love of learning,” said O’Connell. “This is the kind of gift that keeps on giving. The joy of learning most often starts at home with children learning from their parents how to solve problems, acquire new skills and develop a sense about themselves.”

Here are O’Connell’s top 10 gift ideas to...