Joshua McGoun, a K-12 public-school teacher in Frederick, Maryland, first noticed a change in his students about 10 years ago. They began to struggle with focus. Increasingly, younger kids were not ...

The general assumption in our culture is that children must be taught to read. Vast amounts of research go into trying to figure out the scientifically best way to do this. In the education stacks of ...

Many mobile apps claiming to support early reading skills in children fail to deliver actual educational benefit, with positive app store reviews seemingly driven by esthetics and functionality, a new ...

Instilling a love for reading is important. Building a foundation for literacy can help children grow their vocabulary, confidence and imagination. Ask your young learner questions and encourage ...

"I will get teared up because I think I can't read," fourth grader Raven said. Learning to read isn't fair. It comes naturally for some students. But for others it's a frustrating, agonizing process ...

School is out, the mercury is climbing at a record pace, and young people across America are at risk of losing the reading and math skills they learned during the academic year. In an average year, ...

As a pediatrician, I know that some of the most transformative gifts for young children don’t require batteries or assembly.

The iPad can be an important tool in a parent's playbook for instilling a love of learning early on. These are some of the best educational apps for younger learners. We don't intend to add to the ...

Founded by Kevin Bansely with a commitment to empower school-bound children who face learning complications, this educational ...

Explore the best tablets for kids, tested by parents for durability, fun, and educational features. Find the perfect device ...