What The People Who Read Your College Application Really Think
The college application process can be confusing and frustrating for prospective students. Here's a look at what happens behind the curtain.
Education
Why Kindergarten Is The New First Grade
Less art and play; more textbooks and tests, say surveyed teachers.
How To Help Kids In Poverty Adjust To The Stability Of School After Break
Returning to school after a few weeks away is a tough transition for many kids, but it's even harder for children living in stressful homes.
Kids And Screen Time: A Peek At Upcoming Guidance
Does using digital media require moderation, like eating some tasty foods, or abstinence, like cigarettes? An expert weighs in.
Graphic Novelist Named National Ambassador For Young People's Literature
NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Gene Yang about becoming the first graphic novelist to be named the Library of Congress' National Ambassador for Young People's Literature.
Big History Challenges Conventional History, Critics Raise Questions
While most history courses start with the beginning of human civilization, roughly 10,000 years ago, Big History starts with the Big Bang. Humans don't get mentioned until halfway into the course.
'A Bit Of A Montessori 2.0': Khan Academy Opens A Lab School
The education nonprofit that pioneered free, online tutoring and lectures is venturing into brick-and-mortar private schools. Is this the start of a two-tier Khan Academy?
Turns Out Monkey Bars And Kickball Might Be Good For The Brain
Research shows that, like adults, kids benefit from frequent breaks while working. So, a handful of schools in North Texas are experimenting with more recess.
We're Thinking About ADHD All Wrong, Says A Top Pediatrician
Every child needs help from parents and teachers to develop his or her attention span, argues a researcher.
The Superintendent Who Turned Around A School District
Through her unconventional focus on addressing poverty, Superintendent Tiffany Anderson has been credited with rapidly improving the school district of Jennings, Mo.