As parents, we witness our kids struggle to master new tasks at all different ages and stages. Whether it’s zipping their coat, tying their shoes, perfecting lowercase letters, or learning how to play ...

As the school year begins, Strait – who teaches 6th-grade English and writing at Queensbury – has been getting supportive words, emails, and selfies from students and families holding copies of “Last ...

Stories of courage, ingenuity, determination and perseverance can inspire kids in many important ways. Such is the case with the books reviewed today. In our cultural climate, where young and old ...

My 6-year-old was excited to make a star out of sticks and string, but as the materials tangled, his frustration spiked. So we took a break and went on a walk together. “Do you remember when you were ...

At one of the chilliest points in our recent deep freeze, a young student my mother tutors looked up and asked her, "How long before spring?" Leave it to kids to cut straight to hope. And so at this ...

Pokemon games provide more than just escapism and fun for kids – they also provide children valuable lessons about independence and perseverance. Millions of kids have grown up with the Pokemon ...

With so much negative news about lost learning during the pandemic, several Kansas City area teachers are pleading for a shift in conversation. They believe that focusing on the deficits will only ...

The hurricane got my attention, but the shooting was the shocker. That's when I decided to find out why the Prospect Learning Center across the street from my Capitol Hill rowhouse was seemingly ...