Understanding the SKILLs Act and the Argument for Library Media Specialists

A U.K. program introduces elementary school kids to various careers and encourages them to tap into their interest and talents, which may be crucial to success later on.

A recent report found that schools offering the most arts education had the highest graduation rates. How can parents and teachers stimulate and nurture creativity before high school?

Although the benefits of bilingualism for academic and professional success are well recognized, many parents find it challenging to teach their native languages to their children.

Driven by the recession, many people are going back to school in hopes of finding a better job market—and better job opportunities—after graduation. 

Proponents of some early childhood programs believe a structured system of play can help children learn “self-regulation,” a skill that research shows increases a child’s chances for future academic success, though some critics consider it destructive to police a child’s few remaining freedoms.

The CARD Act of 2009 aims to protect young consumers by limiting credit card marketing on college campuses and setting limitations on those under the age of 21.

Cheryl J. Wachenheim, a North Dakota State University professor, was deployed to Iraq in 2008, but continued to teach classes online from her base in Iraq, highlighting the popularity of online learning.

Tonight, NOVA will broadcast “Darwin’s Darkest Hour,” a docudrama that examines Charles Darwin’s struggle over whether to publish his theory of evolution, knowing it would anger the church and threaten his marriage.

JiJi, an animated computer penguin, is helping elementary school children improve their math scores, showing how technology can play a positive role in education.

In order to give American students a competitive advantage, President Obama is pushing to add more hours to the school year. But students, teachers and parents have mixed reactions.

Kids may be more Internet savvy than ever before, but their ability to perform online research and evaluate Web sites remains weak. How can parents and teachers help?

Classrooms around the country are being updated to become technological havens for students, but some wonder whether technology is a real necessity for education.

Proposals by the English government to increase regulation of home schooling have been met by opposition. Governments in Europe and the U.S. have had difficulty finding the right balance that gives parents the freedom to educate their children as they see fit, but also protects children from abuse or neglect.

The University of Houston has created a class for students to earn credit for 20 to 30 minutes a week of Wii Fit, Nintendo’s exercise-specific add-on for the Wii console.

After all the criticism, many—including some Republicans—responded favorably to President Obama’s back-to-school speech, though some students remained apathetic and disinterested.

Parents, politicians and commentators disagree on the aim of Obama’s speech. Some say he’ll encourage students to take their education seriously while others contend that he’ll promote a political agenda.

A U.K. study disputes the value of teaching assistants, prompting questions about the pitfalls of extra help and concerns over the financial cost to school districts.

A new Web site for adult learners is part of a growing chorus of support for continuing education and online learning in the recession.