Teaching kids to stay focused under pressure
For some kids, when the pressure's on, the ability to focus turns off. Here's how mindfulness lessons can help kids bypass distractions to do their best.
Kelly Gallagher on "Readicide"
Who's killing our kids' love of reading? Readicide's Kelly Gallagher investigates what’s behind this educational crime and how to revive a child’s passion for the written word.
Why parents must teach writing
Expert Douglas Reeves says kids aren't learning to write, and it's a disaster in the making.
Are we teaching math all wrong?
Here’s why the math education your children need is most likely not what their school is teaching.
2009 PISA results
Every three years, parents around the world get a reality check when they learn how their country's schools stack up against the competition. Are the latest results reason for Americans to panic — or not all they're cracked up to be?
iPads in the classroom
A close look at tablets in schools — what works and what doesn’t.
How our schools are (and aren't) addressing race
A widely misunderstood legal theory has become ground zero for a political battle. One education scholar weighs in.
Supportive learning environments are key for students’ success
Kids need a positive and safe school environment to thrive. Here's what to look for.
Does reopening schools cause COVID-19 to spread?
The answer is, it's complicated. Here's what researchers say is known (and unknown) about the risks of in-person instruction.
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