Summer enrichment camps can provide a healthy, academic environment for low-income students during the lazy days of summer. More
Four ideas for keeping students engaged in STEM subjects, from elementary school to STEM careers. More
A collaboration between The Learning Community charter school and non-charter public elementary schools demonstrates that students are hungry to learn More
A study conducted by Linda Pagani found that kindergartners who had strong attention skills were more productive workers later on. More
Without a national policy, many elementary schools don’t require physical education and recess. More
The story of the first Thanksgiving in 1621 is a little different from the story most people are taught. More
Last year, a group of New York City eighth graders were given a real-world challenge: Redesign the standard desk, chair and locker. More
Ten contestants will be subjected to a classroom of 32 Kindergarteners for one day. Do you have what it takes to be the next “Kindergarten Teacher?” More
Kids should make weekly reading progress while in kindergarten to third grade, writes author Peg Tyre. More
A third of the town was destroyed by a tornado in May, but this week schools in Joplin, Mo. will begin the academic year on time and against all odds. More
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