Controversies over how best to teach children to read go back many years. Most recently, two questions have emerged that leave teachers of English learners puzzled: First, does research on reading, ...

Kids listen. They might not seem like they're paying attention all the time, but they are tuned in to the words, phrases and tone their parents use. They carry those things with them throughout their ...

Honesty, a timeless virtue, is crucial for children's development, fostering trust, responsibility, and inner peace. Words like truthfulness, sincerity, integrity, trustworthiness, and fairness are ...

Shelve the fad methods. There’s one tried-and-true way, and it works for children of all races and classes. By John McWhorter Opinion Writer It was great to see Zaila Avant-garde become the first ...

Kid Whisperer: I think this might be partially my fault. I talked to you about this, but I didn’t give you a chance to learn about why this word is so hurtful, and why it isn’t allowed to be used in ...

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