What's your favorite book taught in high school English? In the spirit of summer reading, we've pitted 16 books against one another to find out. More
The residents of Sesame Street share fun ways to get your young child prepared for school. More
Shaquille O'Neal's mom shares some tips for keeping kids engaged during the lazy summer months. More
Fighting the summer brain drain isn’t easy, but there are a few steps you can take to help bring summer learning experiences to kids in your community More
Summer enrichment camps can provide a healthy, academic environment for low-income students during the lazy days of summer. More
While summer break means endless activity for some kids, it can lead to increased obesity and learning loss for many others. More
The White House announced a program to help create jobs for low-income and minority youth in 2012 by eliciting commitments from corporate partners. More
At Horizons summer camp in Rumson, N.J., kids polish their math skills, work on their reading, and learn to take the plunge. More
Earl M. Phalen, founder of Summer Advantage enrichment program, writes that addressing summer slide is a matter of national interest. More
Matthew Boulay, CEO of the National Summer Learning Association, explains why summer school isn't necessarily "evil." More
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