Middle school is a time of transition for young people as they develop a sense of self. At the same time, changing bodies, more rigorous academics and new social challenges can make middle school ...

Family psychologist claims the most beneficial thing parents can do before their little ones start school has nothing to do ...

As the first day of school approaches, many children feel nervous about going back to class. For little ones starting preschool for the first time, the transition to school can seem even more daunting ...

The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for our newsletters to have stories delivered to your inbox. Consider becoming a member to support our nonprofit journalism. The number of ...

Researchers found the biggest gaps for low-income children beyond the classroom, in housing, health care, nutrition, child ...

The pandemic created uncertainty about the upcoming school year, so we chose an outdoor school. The school offered unique opportunities and a learning environment where my kids thrived. They missed ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We spend tens of billions of dollars each year on K-12 public education in Illinois. We argue endlessly about how best to invest ...