“Research has shown that cursive handwriting enhances a child’s brain development, including memorization, and improves fine motor skills,” said California lawmaker Sharon Quirk-Silva, lead sponsor of ...

The result may be an increase in the use of what the researchers at Stanford call “informal exclusionary discipline practices.” The qualitative study found that early childhood settings in the San ...

Brandyn Martin, a night custodian who serves as president of the Romulus support staff union, said the incident is a reminder of “the incredible value of our well-trained school support staff.

Because social media has worked its way into every corner of our lives, many school districts have their own social media policies. Here, we provide general guidance for using social media, but you ...

The National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education. NEA's 3 million members work at every level ...

Each month, we feature three books—one each for young, middle grade, and young adult readers—that explore a topic related to diversity and inclusion. Check out the calendar below to see what's in ...

The book club experience is social and a great way to motivate kids to read, get them talking about books, and have them share ideas and perspectives. A Read Across America book club should focus on ...

These days, students often expect us to pour information and understanding into them, without them having to do the tough stuff—like studying and learning. I expect my students to actively participate ...

According to a recent NEA member survey, a staggering 55 percent of educators say they are thinking about leaving the profession earlier than planned. While fallout from the pandemic could be the ...

lower class sizes; give support to students with ADHD, dyslexia, and other disabilities; feed hungry students so they can learn; provide one-on-one tutoring; and make the cost of higher education and ...

A Filipino American family’s story, from the early 20th century through the present, is told by four generations of sons—Francisco, Emil, Chris, and Enzo—as each struggles with identity, family and ...

A new national survey details the impact of pervasive and growing political conflicts on schools. Almost half of schools reported challenges to teaching about issues of race and racism and policies ...