Top Stories China's AI education could reshape how the world learns - MIT Tech ReviewWith tax breaks, a competitive learning environment, and lax privacy protection, China is charging ahead… Read More

Parenting 5 things parents need to know about ‘summer loss’ - The ConversationDo kids actually regress in their academics over the summer?  It depends. 7 Surprising A… Read More

Beat Summer Boredom with Edible Crafts for Kids - ChowhoundFrom edible slime to tie-dyed eggs, here are 10 unusual, interesting activities to keep kids both entertained and fed over the… Read More

Education Links 7 ways to build your child’s vocabulary - The ConversationStarting at birth, kids learn vocabulary at a phenomenal rate, and early gains here can predict academic… Read More

15 Online "Camps" for Summer Learning - Common SenseLooking for ways to keep kids busy and keep them learning?  Try these sites for kids of all ages! Research shows lower tes… Read More

Teaching Trends Grading The 4-Day School Week - Texas Public RadioDue to a lack of funding, a public school in Colorado is testing a 4-day school week.  Check out a roundup of the… Read More

This week we have a couple of hot topics up for debate - the SAT's "adversity score" and whether teachers can "teach students to think."  We'll hear both sides, so you can make up your… Read More

I Raised Two CEOs and a Doctor. These Are My Secrets to Parenting Successful Children - TIMEBefore you write this off as Tiger-Mom style parenting, give it a chance.  The author's… Read More

What children want you to know to help them feel safe - The ConversationInteresting explainer on childrens' fears, challenges they have in processing and explaining them, and how you ca… Read More

Must-read: Do we really need to play pretend with our kids all the time?  Should we? - SlateA fascinating look at cultural trends and research regarding parental play over the… Read More

Amazon to Provide CS Courses for Underprivileged U.S. Schools - VentureBeatIt's good to see corporations giving something back, and it's good to see computer science training reaching i… Read More

10 TED Ed Videos for Students - Educational TechnologySome fun videos that tackle kid-friendly topics like "Should we Eat Bugs?" and "Questions No One Knows the Answer To." Smartp… Read More

3 Ways to Improve Education about Slavery in the US - The ConversationA difficult topic, to be sure, but it's time that we helped kids understand slavery, how prevalent it was, and… Read More

Welcome back from the holidays!  I found that I learned something just watching my 6 year-old open her presents this year.  She asked for a Hatchimal and got one for Chri… Read More

Ferlazzo's “Best” Lists For 2018 - Larry FerlazzoA prominent teacher-blogger, Larry has collected his best Best Lists into one...Best Best List?  See his picks for best… Read More

Teachers Say There’s a Disconnect in Computer Science Education - EdSurge88% of teachers believe some sort of computer science is critical for success in the workplace, so why are… Read More

How to Protect Your Kid from Fortnite Scams - Common Sense MediaWe've shared a few other Fortnite guides here, but this one is focused on helping you and your kids avoid scams. Unf… Read More

A Psychologist Shares 6 Tips on How to Raise a Grateful Child - MyDomaineThis is a challenge I think we all face at some point or another.  Here are some great tips from the a… Read More

Parents' Ultimate Guide to Fortnite - Common Sense MediaLast week we featured an editorial about Fortnite, and if you still feel a little lost about what it is and what kids are do… Read More

Every family is different. When you consider elements like parenting styles, screen-time privileges, and decisions about education, it’s easy to see why there are so many ways in which… Read More

Michelle Caskey knows what it’s like to homeschool boys. With 15 years of experience teaching her own sons, Caskey has some great insight on educating boys. “Boys need plenty o… Read More

Parents who choose to keep their children in public education have a community of school staff and fellow parents when they are in need of support, but what about parents who choose to homes… Read More

While chatting with a friend recently about how students struggle with math, he said something along the lines of “because when do you ever just do math?” I echoed his statement… Read More