The participating organizations are implementing a research-based tool called the Early Development Instrument, which ...

They say every day’s a school day, but unfortunately some head teachers never seem to learn. Here in risk-averse Britain, ...

Play is so important for a child's development that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) even recommends that ...

My daughter and I walked into the crowded gymnasium greeted by the sight and sound of elementary-age girls running, laughing, ...

New Haven improved kindergarten readiness by reshaping preschool programs, like Head Start, and enhancing teacher training, officials said.

Test scores from Ohio show how big a role race and family income also play in kindergarten readiness. White girls were most likely to be ready, and Hispanic boys least likely.

Every child develops at their own pace, so age isn’t the only factor Let your child know that it okay to feel nervous. You can build gentle excitement by discussing fun school activities with ...

National NSW Education This was published 5 months ago School readiness programs are booming. But are children being overprepared?

Voices | Teaching and Learning What Happens When 'Play' Is Left Out of the School Curriculum When two birds flew into my classroom, I realized how much teachers lose when we don't trust students to ...

When we stopped sending kids outside to play with the neighborhood kids, we substituted natural play for supervised and scheduled play.

By Dr. Greg Carnevale It’s that time of year when families are busy checking off those back-to-school lists, including making sure your student has the right pencils, notebooks, and backpack ...

I created an after-school chess club to keep my students safe during dangerous hours after class. They won trophies in Canada, but school bosses won't let them compete in Atlanta.