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Millions Of Kids Learn English At School. Teaching Them Remotely Hasn’t Been Easy February 25, 2021

For children learning English, speaking the language can be a way to fit in. But teachers worry that remote learning means some students aren't hearing even casual English outside their classes.

Ki Sung

Young People Struggle To Keep Friends Close As Pandemic Pulls Them Apart February 24, 2021

The pandemic has prolonged the post-graduation transition amid a tough economy. With the lack of in-person interaction, young professionals are trying to adjust to a diminishing social circle.

Ki Sung

States Must Test Student Learning This Spring, Biden Administration Says February 24, 2021

Annual state testing was canceled last year because of the pandemic. Many states want to skip it again, but the Education Department says no.

Anya Kamenetz

The Two Types of Independence Growing Tweens Need to Practice February 23, 2021

Being alone coccooning in their rooms or breaking away from one's families are just some ways tweens and teens exercise independence in developmentally appropriate ways.

MindShift

How Some Mistakes Can be Generative for Teachers and Students Alike February 22, 2021

Making mistakes in front of a captive audience can be terrifying, but learning about mistakes that help you grow can help everyone improve.

Nimah Gobir

Almost A Year Into The Pandemic, Working Moms Feel ‘Forgotten,’ Journalist Says February 19, 2021

Claire Cain Miller says many working moms have scaled back on their hours or left the workforce entirely in response to new household burdens. "There were never the structures in place to help us."

Ki Sung

5 Things Every Family Should Know About Paying For College February 18, 2021

For many families, this is one of the biggest financial decisions they'll ever make. A new book helps navigate the often confusing and opaque financial aid system.

Ki Sung

Why We Need to Pay More Attention to the Youngest Children and Their Parents February 16, 2021

Doctors worry that family stress created by the pandemic may interfere with the brain development of infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Supporting parents is key.

Kara Newhouse

A Boy Named ‘Milo’ Reminds Us To Choose Imagination Over Impressions February 16, 2021

Milo and his big sister take a long subway ride to visit their mother, who is incarcerated, in the latest collaboration from award-winning picture book duo Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson.

Ki Sung

Schools Wrestle With CDC’s Athletics Recommendations February 14, 2021

New CDC guidance warns schools about resuming athletic activities, especially indoors, but some districts are still sending their kids to play ball.

Ki Sung