Why It's Never Too Late To Rescue Failing Students
By the time a teenager is ditching classes and hanging with wrong crowd, is it too late? One woman set out to prove that with the right support, these students can make it.
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Want Kids To Eat More Veggies? Market Them With Cartoons
The food industry has long marketed highly processed products to kids with characters like Tony the Tiger. But similar tactics can also work to sway school kids to eat more vegetables, a study finds.
School's Out, And For Many Students, So Is Lunch
For low-income students who normally rely on their school cafeterias for a nutritious meal, summer brings a familiar question: What's for lunch?
University Of Tennessee Settles Sexual Assault Lawsuit
The school has settled for nearly $2.5 million with eight plaintiffs who said athlete perpetrators and their teammates actively discouraged women from bringing rape charges.
How Teachers Can Help 'Quiet Kids' Tap Their Superpowers
Remember that quiet kid in class who never spoke up? In New York, teachers are learning how to make sure the ideas of introverts don't get overlooked.
How To Raise Brilliant Children, According To Science
Two developmental psychologists break down 21st century skills and give everyday tips for parents on how to instill them.
The People Vs. Coloring Books: The Verdict Is In
Coloring books are everywhere. Some kids and parents love them. Even grown-ups are getting in on the fun. But do they have any educational value?
Babies Of Color Are Now The Majority, Census Says
Today's generation of schoolchildren looks much different than one just a few decades ago.
From YouTube Pioneer Sal Khan, A School With Real Classrooms
Sal Khan, a pioneer of online tutorials with his successful Khan Academy, has established a private brick-and-mortar laboratory school in Silicon Valley. He plans to share its lessons with educators.
Guilford County School Board Says New Superintendent 'Will Take Us Where We Want To Go'
The Guilford County School System will soon have a new leader. The school board voted this week to appoint Sharon Contreras as the district's new superintendent.