(ARA) – As your older children board the bus to go back to school, it can be difficult for the younger ones. They’re not only losing a play companion, but may feel they’re missing out on an exciting new world. But never fear, there are plenty of ways you can bring the wonderment of the [...]

(ARA) – A child’s natural “learning window” is between the ages of birth and 4 to 5 years, research has shown. But the typical American school doesn’t start teaching children to read until kindergarten. For parents, it may seem challenging to compete with television and video games, but helping your child learn to read is [...]

As busy as the school year is, it’s still no time to let kids forget the importance of making a difference. There are plenty of simple ways to involve kids in the community when they’re not in class.
“School months are all about learning, socializing, sports and after-school activities,” says Liz Scott of Wynnewood, Pa. “But [...]

Enhancing the image of the United States abroad goes a long way toward improving and strengthening our relationships with other countries. People like Laurie and Martin Scott of Nevada are doing their part to create and promote a positive impression of America around the world.
The couple has joined forces with the nonprofit EF Foundation for [...]

Suzanne Petrie of Arlington Heights, Illinois, often feels like she has two jobs.
“I work 40 hours a week, then come home and spend hours each night trying to help my daughter with homework,” she says. “It’s exhausting.”
Petrie is not alone. A recent survey found that while most students spend an average of six to seven [...]

(NC)—Don’t let your child’s reading comprehension fall behind his or her classmates this summer, especially when there’s lots of opportunity for them to not only maintain but improve their reading skills. Here are five simple tips to make reading fun and keep your child engaged through the summer months.
Set aside time to read together as [...]

Another school year is about to get underway, and a lot of work is going on behind the scenes. While teachers are getting their classrooms and lesson plans ready, the administrative staff is taking care of all the other details that need to be settled before students arrive. One of the most important details is [...]

In all aspects of life, it takes a combination of traditional teaching and hands-on experience to learn new things. This is why field trips are so valuable for children. Problems with time and budgets can affect a group’s ability to participate in field trips, but communities are stepping up to help kids continue learning.
“Our research [...]