Read One Teacher’s Genius Response to the Question “What Do You Make?”
Teacher Taylor Mali's unforgettable, searing retort to a thoughtless question certainly put a dinner companion in his place—and can make...
This “Periodic Table” Shows How Each Element Plays a Part in Our Daily Lives
If you (or your kid) ever wondered why we need to learn about the periodic table, this is for you!
Here’s Why People Give Teachers Apples
The story behind this one goes all the way back to schoolhouses on the western frontier.
18 Things Homeschooling Made Us Appreciate About Teachers
Can you suspend your kid from homeschool?
I’m a Teacher—Here’s How Homeschooling Is Changing How I Teach
After 40 days (and counting!) homeschooling my own children, while virtually teaching my own high school classes, I'll return to...
15 Weird Museums You Never Knew Existed
Some museums hold stranger collections than others. Here’s our list of the exceptionally odd ones.
I’ve Homeschooled My Kids for 3 Years—These Are My Best Tricks
While many parents are being forced into homeschooling for the very first time because of COVID-19, I've been doing it...
Can You Pass This Elementary School Math Test?
Kids today... are tackling some serious math problems. Take this test to see if you can keep up with the...
45 Free Online College Courses from the Best Colleges and Universities
Not all college-level education has to cost you an arm and a leg!
14 Incredible Kids Who Changed the World in the Last Decade
For Absolutely Incredible Kid Day on March 19, children and adults alike will be inspired by the amazing accomplishments of...
Can You Pass This Quiz of 4th Grade Science Questions?
Elementary school science is probably where you learned a lot of what you know about how the natural world works....
Why Writing—Not Typing—Will Make You Smarter
Choosing a pen over a keyboard does wonders for your memory.
Should Schools Bring Back Cursive Handwriting?
A variety of educators and politicians across the country are pushing back against the death of cursive, resurrecting the rite...
How Handwriting Has Changed Over the Last 100 Years
From beautiful ornate script to texting—handwriting has come a long way in the past century.
12 Examples of Handwriting So Perfect It Could Be a Font
Browse through these stunning examples of penmanship that's so lovely you wish it could be a font.
How to Have Neat Handwriting
Improve your penmanship with these simple tips from a handwriting expert and professional calligrapher.
One Teacher’s Brilliant Strategy to Stop Future School Shootings
Here's how one schoolteacher takes time each week to identify and look out for the lonely kids.
This Is What a School Day Looks Like in Other Countries
From recess-filled days to class at sunrise, school around the world sometimes looks very different than it does in the...
20 Funny Test Answers That Are Secretly Genius
Even though the answers were very wrong, all of these students should at least get some points for creativity.
What Is Mental Math? Tricks to Help You Ditch the Calculator
First of all, it doesn't mean doing trigonometry in your head.
18 Things You Won’t Find in Schools Anymore
As things evolve, so does the way students are taught, and that means classrooms look a lot different than they...