Buick Achiever Scholarship Program National Winner Melissa Rey talks about growing up with dyslexia and loving science. 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
We hear a lot about how to change curriculum, administrations, and policy to improve student achievement – but what about the students themselves? More
After a concussion, the brain needs to rest in order to heal – time that’s not often available to kids who are in school. More
As the number of Sudanese students in our schools grows, it’s imperative to understand the events that led them to our classrooms. More
School-based interventions work best when they involve the student’s family. More
A recent study suggests that banning junk food from school campuses might not have much of an effect on child obesity. More
The Arizona state legislature is expected to take up re-introduced legislation that would allow students and professors to carry guns on campuses. More
An eighth-grade boy was fatally shot by police in Texas after they mistook his pellet gun for the real thing. More
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