Teachers and Librarians Weigh in on “Twilight”

In addition to a slew of studies, initiatives, programs and methods that aim to teach American children to read, a new federal bill would provide much-needed funds for literacy programs.

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.

With the advent of the writing portion of the SAT, schools have put more emphasis on writing skills. But are they actually being taught, and what happens when students reach college?

The reading curriculum in the U.S. has been criticized for emphasizing a standard list of classics, and for catering too heavily to female readers. What are some practical solutions?

Diane Sieber, a University of Colorado professor, found that students who use laptops in class average 11 percent worse on tests than their peers.

Recently re-introduced to Congress, the SKILLs Act aims to help students navigate digital information, and could alter perceptions of the book-bound librarian.

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?

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.