Some schools in Kansas are allowing kids to go out and play more freely : NPR
Advocates of “risky recess” say fewer restrictions on what elementary school kids can do when they go out to play is good […]
New report finds kids are watching videos on their own devices earlier than ever
A new report from Common Sense Media shows that kids are engaging in regular screen use earlier than ever, with about 40% […]
Spellcheck Won’t Cut It. Here’s Why Kids Need Spelling Instruction
Spelling lists. Spelling tests. Spelling bees. Adults of a certain age who remember anything about elementary school likely recall spelling as central […]
This Leader Said All Kids Will Do College-Level Work. What It Took to Get There
From the time she was a teenager, Jennifer Norrell understood that other kids had educational opportunities her own school didn’t provide. Though […]
A French immersion school in Louisiana teaches kids the state’s unique local dialects : NPR
Most Louisianans no longer speak French but more and more schools in the state are teaching it. One small school, southwest of […]
Some Los Angeles kids have been out of school for almost 3 weeks due to fires : NPR
Students in Los Angeles are still reeling from historic fires. Many families have lost homes and schools, disrupting the education of young […]
A school district in Florida is giving bikes to kids to tackle absenteeism : NPR
A school district in Florida is giving bikes to kids who are at risk of missing too much school because they can’t […]
What Parents Say They Want Their Kids to Get Out of High School
Interest and participation in dual-enrollment courses that allow students to earn college credit while in high school are surging. Nearly 2.5 million […]
A 1975 law helped kids with disabilities access education. Schools now need more help
In the 1970s, a landmark federal law gave children with disabilities a right to a free, public education, and offered federal money […]
Schools Lag in IDing Kids Who Need Special Education. Are They Catching Up?
Schools fell far behind in identifying students for special education services during the pandemic. But a recent analysis of one state’s data […]
