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 summer.

Summer Savings For Your Classroom! - CurrikiWhether you're a teacher or a parent, these deals could help you stock up on supplies for the next school year.

Finding High-Quality Math Tasks Online - EdutopiaLooking to help your student/child with math via online resources?  Read this first.

The Best Toys to Make Your Kid Independent, According to a Montessori Teacher - LifehackerSome really interesting recommendations in here, including a "coin box with coins," "spray bottle and squeegee," and a "learning tower."  Who knew that toy selection alone could help a child's sense of independence?

Educational shows for kids that can actually help them learn - Business InsiderTelevision can indeed be educational!  Check out these legitimately educational shows to help keep your kids engaged without just wasting time.  Octonauts is a personal favorite.

10 Best States for Pre-K-12 Education - US News & World ReportSee how your state stacks up.

Lessons from 10 California districts as they shift to Common Core math - EdSourceSome interesting findings fro school districts that are moving to Common Core - certain practices, often at the district level can improve outcomes.

How and When to Limit Kids' Tech Use - NY Times"From 2-year-olds who seem to understand the iPad better than you to teenagers who need some (but not too much) freedom, we’ll walk you through how to make technology work for your family at each stage of the journey."

Kindness Vs. Cruelty: Helping Kids Hear The Better Angels Of Their Nature - NPR"much of the hard work of cultivating a more consistent kindness in children — especially toward people who aren't like them — falls to parents, teachers, and the rest of us grown-ups."