Guiding Students to Science Literacy
How teachers can increase the scientific literacy of their students
The STEM crisis: What the growing skills gap means for the economy and where we go from here
The STEM skills gap is one of the greatest threats to our nation’s long-term economic prosperity
Encouraging Persistence in Math
Helping students develop persistence will give them a big advantage in math
What’s Going On In Your Child’s Brain When You Read Them A Story?
What happens to a child's brain when their parents read them a story?
Why it’s so hard to help with your kid’s math homework
Why do some parents struggle to help their children with basic math homework?
Spending time in China is the best way for children to learn Mandarin
Children thrive when they are allowed to immerse themselves in a different culture and visiting China can bring Mandarin to life for young learners
How Helping Students to Ask Better Questions Can Transform Classrooms
A simple questioning protocol can help teachers provoke thoughtful student questions and deepen classroom engagement.
Want to help your child succeed in school? Add language to the math, reading mix
A new study finds that children's language skills in kindergarten can predict his or her future proficiency in other subjects like reading or math
Music & Language Lead to Efficient Brain
Being bilingual or having music training improves memory and brain function
The Future of Education is in Two Languages
Will being monolingual be seen as big as of an obstacle in the future as illiteracy is today? Yes, says writer who believes the future of education is in dual-language programs