Can playtime add up to math success?

When math educator Tom Fisher wants his students to grapple with a concept, he's not afraid to let them feel a little... puzzled...

Debunking the myths surrounding high intellectual potential

Individuals with exceptional intellectual abilities often capture our imagination, becoming the subject of numerous assumptions....

Building blocks in math are as important as phonics in reading

In a kindergarten classroom at Westminster School in Atlanta, a group of young students gathered around a number board, working...

Women over 40 might make better mothers

Children born to mothers over 40 may enjoy certain advantages compared to their peers. A study from the Max Planck Institute for...

The backlash of snowplow parenting

Snowplow parenting has grown more common in recent years. Experts say these parents remove social, academic, or emotional challe...

Important skills for school-readiness

Recent research has found a gap between what parents and teachers believe about school readiness. While 90% of parents think the...