To argue that schools are over-teaching phonics is to risk being seen as a naysayer—someone who believes the tide will ...

As ubiquitous as colored pencils and alphabet posters, lists of “sight words” have long been a fixture in kindergarten and 1st grade classrooms. These inventories identify some of the most commonly ...

MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) announced the release of a new NSTA Kids™ book from best-selling author Emily Morgan. Developed to help introduce early ...

Educational TV for kids has come a long way since I was a kid. Gone are the preachy, boring lessons, and instead, kids have a ton of shows to choose from that teach everything from math to social ...

This excitement only amplifies for kids who are fascinated with space, which are a good chunk of visitors at the Science ...

In our polarized society, a new study offers hope for the future: Even young children can learn to discuss and argue about meaningful problems in a respectful and productive way. Researchers found ...

NOTICE: The project that is the subject of this report was approved by the Governing Board of the National Research Council, whose members are drawn from the councils of the National Academy of ...