Encouraging children into STEM throughout lockdown and beyond
How parents can continue to encourage children into STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and math) subjects during the lockdown and beyond
How parents and teachers rated online learning
77% of parents are very or somewhat concerned about the coronavirus outbreak's negative impact on learning
When Is The Ideal Time To Start A College Savings Plan?
A regular investment made monthly or annual can provide enough growth opportunities for a college savings plan, but when should parents start?
How COVID-19 Disrupted Education and What Parents Can Do About It
Experts say COVID-19 has significantly disrupted the education cycle for children. They advise parents to continue learning lessons for children this summer as well as plenty of “free play.”
Talking Math With Tweens: How to Bring Math into Daily Life with Middle Schoolers
Getting tweens to think more mathematically can happen through open-ended inquiry into everyday life.
Kids Know How To Occupy Themselves. We Need To Let Them Do It
Parents may feel the need to constantly entertain, educate, or stimulate their children, but it can be okay to leave kids to their own devices to fill their time the way they see fit.
How to Create a Calm Learning Environment for Preschoolers
Simple elements like lighting, tone of voice, and routines can help young children feel calm and ready to learn.
Will Parents Be Ready To Send Their Kids Back To School With The Pandemic Raging On?
With back to school a reality in September, parents are concerned about the pandemic and if and how kids will safely return.
‘This Has Really Been a Blessing’: For Many Special Needs Students, Learning From Home During Pandemic Has Sparked Surprising Breakthroughs
School closures resulting from the #pandemic have been challenging for the nation’s 7 million #specialneeds students. But for some, it’s been a time of surprising breakthroughs.
STEM education and hands-on learning
The impact of remote learning on STEM education has revealed just how important STEM skills are for students, now and in the future