Education

Ella Baker Showed Us the Way to Promote Human Rights

Civil rights icon Ella Baker used wisdom and determination to move the freedom movement and make a difference in America.

Real-World Skills We Wish Were Taught in High School

Forget trigonometry. We wish we had taken a high school class that taught us how to say, "This meeting could have been an email," without getting fired.

The Power to Change Today’s Youth Story

We can create opportunities for young people to make the right decisions, so they get "clout" for strengthening their communities instead of hurting them.

Coolest College Classes Ever Offered

You can now spend a semester learning about ice cream.

California Tops the List of States Most Likely to Fail High School

Which states have the largest high school dropout rates?

Best Books for First Graders That’ll Make Them Love to Read

There are hundreds of incredible books for grade schoolers, but these are among the best books for first graders.

Do You Love the Earth? Prove It With This Environmental Trivia Quiz

Green points to anyone who scores 10/10 on this environmental quiz.

Best School Principals in Every State

These are the best school principals across the country.

Caribu App Connects Long-Distance Families Through Virtual Books

With Caribu, families can have virtual playdates with interactive video calls that involve reading, coloring and other fun activities.

Creative Laptop Cases Students Can Appreciate

A good laptop case is worth its weight in gold and can show off personal style too.

Biggest College Enrollments in the U.S.

You might get lost on campus at these American colleges with the biggest enrollments.

100 Kindergarten Sight Words Every 5-Year-Old Should Know

Learning kindergarten sight words helps early elementary age children in more ways than one. These 100 are a great place to start.

These NASA Pictures of the Day Encourage Kids to Love Space

The NASA picture of the day highlights everything from dazzling interstellar clouds to baby stars being born and magnificent views of Earth.

Are Montessori Schools Worth It?

Here's everything you should know about the Montessori education model.

100 First-Grade Sight Words to Boost Reading Skills

First-grade sight words can help young readers build fluency and confidence. These words prepare grade-schoolers for the next level.

100 Second-Grade Sight Words to Teach Your Little Reader

Memorizing these second-grade sight words can help your elementary-age student elevate their reading skills with ease.

Dreading School Supply Costs? Here’s How to Make Back-to-School More Affordable

The best tips for parents from a personal finance expert.

Kids Can Doodle for Google and Win Some Serious Cash

The theme for this year's 2022 Doodle for Google competition was "I care for myself by..."

This Drawing App for Kids Turns Cartoon Consumers Into Cartoon Creators

Want to reduce your children's screen time? Check out the Animopus drawing app, and say hello to creativity.

30 Best Dr. Seuss Characters of All Time

There are hundreds of Dr. Seuss characters filling the pages of his books. These are the standouts.

Trivia Questions Every Kid Should Know

Knowledge is power, and these trivia questions for kids can help kids of all ages be more knowledgeable.

Biggest High School Enrollments in the U.S.

These are the biggest high schools by enrollment in the United States.

High Schools That No Longer Exist

Some great high schools have been closed around the United States. These schools are gone but not forgotten, and their stories still need to be told.

15 Geography Facts for Kids to Know

Geography for kids can be a little confusing, so we broke it down into bite-sized basics. And these fun geography facts can impress anyone.

Vintage School Supplies Students Would Love Today

Ditch the boring school supply list and check out these vintage school supplies that never went out of style.

50 Funny Teacher Memes That Are Painfully True

These teacher memes won't make teaching any easier, but they might make you appreciate teachers a little more.

Meet the Newest, Coolest High Schools in the U.S.

These high schools have pushed the envelope when it comes to architecture, design, academic rigor and overall excellence.

Small Towns With the Best School Districts in Every State

35 Most Educated Cities in the U.S.

Sure, some of the bigger cities like Boston and San Francisco made the list, but the most educated cities in the U.S. are much smaller.