“Research has shown that cursive handwriting enhances a child’s brain development, including memorization, and improves fine motor skills,” said California lawmaker Sharon Quirk-Silva, lead sponsor of ...

The result may be an increase in the use of what the researchers at Stanford call “informal exclusionary discipline practices.” The qualitative study found that early childhood settings in the San ...

Because social media has worked its way into every corner of our lives, many school districts have their own social media policies. Here, we provide general guidance for using social media, but you ...

Each month, we feature three books—one each for young, middle grade, and young adult readers—that explore a topic related to diversity and inclusion. Check out the calendar below to see what's in ...

These days, students often expect us to pour information and understanding into them, without them having to do the tough stuff—like studying and learning. I expect my students to actively participate ...

The National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education. NEA's 3 million members work at every level ...

The book club experience is social and a great way to motivate kids to read, get them talking about books, and have them share ideas and perspectives. A Read Across America book club should focus on ...

Brandyn Martin, a night custodian who serves as president of the Romulus support staff union, said the incident is a reminder of “the incredible value of our well-trained school support staff.

In the 1950s, segregationists promoted private school vouchers to help White parents avoid sending their children to desegregated schools. A new book explores how "choice" ideology is rooted in white ...

Students of all ages and backgrounds are experiencing unprecedented levels of sadness and hopelessness. In rural communities, however, mental health challenges tend to be more severe, compounded by ...

When the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was enacted, Congress committed to fund 40 percent of the average per pupil cost for special education. A half-century later, students who ...

About one-third of teachers nationally teach in one of the 18 states that have passed laws restricting instruction around so-called "divisive concepts," such as race, gender identity, and sexual ...