It’s tempting to ask your child, “How was school today?” to get some information on how things are going. But you're likely to get back a monosyllabic response if you ask the same question day after ...

Anderson is a journalist, author and speaker. She spent 20 years covering finance including 10 at the New York Times before shifting her focus to learning. She is currently working on a book about the ...

Reading is "a powerful predictor of long-term success," says literacy advocate Maya Payne Smart. Here are five steps parents can take to raise an avid reader.

Getting parents and families actively engaged in a student’s academic performance and overall school experience can make a difference in a child’s life. But how do schools and districts best entice ...

Curiosity is a cornerstone of learning, yet many parents instinctively discourage their children from questioning authority, especially their own. While it can feel uncomfortable to have a child ...

That’s a phrase we typically associate with young children when they learn to get dressed and eat breakfast. Later, they might use it as they start riding a bike or reading a chapter book. But what ...

Parents think their children are more engaged with school and enjoy their time there much more than they actually do, a gap in understanding that could signal that both parents and schools are missing ...

People feel forced into binary camps of “ban tech” and “don’t ban tech.” But there is a way to reset the conversation that could help parents, educators and kids themselves make better choices about ...