How Gender Norms Shape Our Perception of ADHD in Children
They smiled. Clearly, Emma had a system in place that was helping her achieve in all the right areas. She...
Education
Educators Fear Their Homeless Students Could Become a Target for Trump Cuts
Dayana said that stability has helped her learn English. “Because my English improved here. The teachers helped me a lot...
Social Media, Earlier Puberty: How Parents Can Keep Up with Changing Environments
Declining confidence is common with all genders during puberty, according to Jane Mendle, an associate professor of psychology at Cornell...
What Happens to Reading Comprehension When Kids Focus on the Main Idea
“Early research showed that background knowledge plays a part,” said Kausalai Wijekumar, a professor of education at Texas A&M University,...
The Secret to Staying Best Friends Forever? Don’t Deep Score
Badzin talked to Life Kit about how to cultivate a mindset that can help you nurture old friendships — and...
Trump Cuts Could Expose Student Data to Cyber Threats
On March 6, the Trump administration announced a $10 million funding cut as part of broader budget and staffing cuts...
After-school Programs, a Boon for Learning, Could Face Trump Cuts
NPR reached out to the U.S. Department of Education multiple times for comment about which federal grants are proposed for...
It’s Tough World. Here’s How Parents Can Raise Resilient Kids
When Devon B. was in the fourth grade, the elementary school she attended in Chatham, NJ, noted the wintry conditions...
9 Things to Know About the Big, Private-school Voucher Plan in Republicans’ Tax Bill
“If it funds private school tuition, it’s a voucher,” says Josh Cowen, a professor at Michigan State University who, after...
How Experiencing Wonder Helps Kids Learn
Young kids practice cognitive accommodation all the time. Think of a toddler whose only experience with dogs is the family’s...
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