10 Easy STEM Crafts Toddlers Can Do With The Family
STEM isn't only for older kids. Younger children might be even more intrigued by the science of how things work. Here are easy STEM crafts ideas for youngsters.
Creating Community by Reading Aloud
The power of stories and parents reading aloud to children can bring families closer together
Parent Poll: Vaccine ‘Absolutely Necessary’ for Sending Kids Back to Classrooms; 6 in 10 Will Immunize Their Children
Half of families say widely available vaccine ‘absolutely necessary’ for students’ return to classrooms in new poll. But more than half of them will delay or reject their own kids' immunization
Key to Preventing Children’s Learning Loss — and Social Regression — During COVID-19 School Closures: Support from Family and Peers, Study Finds
Key to preventing children’s learning during COVID-19: Support from family and peers, British study finds
Why Dads Should Read To The Kids More Often, According To Experts
We know there are benefits to reading with our kids, but experts point out why dads reading to their children should be encouraged more.
Early-life education improves memory in old age — Especially for women
Study suggest that children--especially girls--who attend school for longer will have better memory abilities in old age
Five Things 2020 Has Reminded Us About Education
In 2020, we saw schools transform into digital institutions, which put a spotlight on the stark reality of the digital divide, the critical role families play in their kids’ education, and how many parts of our education system are broken.
Connecting With Preschoolers’ Families
Online learning can be particularly tough for preschool students, but by connecting with their parents, teachers can make it easier.
Families move to get their kids the ultimate education: an in-person one
The pandemic has prompted some who had been thinking about a move to act on it. Utah, Colorado, and Vermont have seen an influx of families able to relocate so that their children can attend school in person.
A College Student Is Coming Home. Should The Whole Family Wear Masks?
Soon college students will be heading home to celebrate Thanksgiving with their families. What precautions should the family and student make to ensure they stay safe in the age of COVID-19?