Education

Our neighboring planet Mars has long been subject to Earthly questions and speculations; how much do we really know about the fourth planet from the Sun?

Students at all levels across the country are struggling to develop writing skills, making some educators turn to Web-based programs for help.

An “ultraconservative” voting bloc on the Texas Board of Education has pushed through curriculum changes that have elicited criticism from liberals and historians, and could impact the textbooks used by students outside the state.

Shakespeare wrote parts of a play formerly credited solely to playwright John Fletcher, shedding light on the Bard’s collaborations and how researchers determine the authenticity of literature.

Multitalented author and historian Phillip Hoose has written books and articles, performed in the band Chipped Enamel and founded the Children’s Music Network. But Hoose is best known for his young adult book “Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice,” which is perhaps the most thorough and important work about the underreported life of the early civil rights activist.

In the 1800s, women had to fight to gain the same educational opportunities as men. FindingDulcinea highlights some of the institutions and educators that forged the path for women’s education.

More colleges are adopting need-blind admissions policies, but many still take financial needs into consideration, emphasizing the importance of a streamlined financial aid process.

With many kids witnessing adults losing jobs and families losing homes, now is an opportune time to teach kids smart money management skills.

Detroit school board President Otis Mathis has what could be considered a learning disability, calling more attention to his struggling district and raising questions about living with mental and physical challenges.

A recession and high unemployment have converged to inspire record numbers of people—including parents and kids—to attend community colleges around the country.

The outcome of a yearlong disciplinary drama between Butler University and a student blogger reassures those who value the freedom to express dissenting or critical opinions.

As you watch Olympians excel in Vancouver this winter, what you don’t see are the countless hours they spend training for their sports, and the struggle many undergo to balance Olympic dreams with their educations.

A sarcophagus in an English parish church built by the writer Fulke Greville, a Shakespeare contemporary, could contain clues about several works traditionally attributed to Shakespeare.

Incorporating the Vancouver Olympic Games into classroom lesson plans and activities can help generate students’ excitement for science and sportsmanship.

Even though many agree that baggy pants are indecent, lawmakers say a ban on saggy pants is unconstitutional.

Research shows that teens' natural sleep cycle is to sleep later in the morning. Some schools are responding by pushing back start times.

Darwin’s great-great-grandson submitted a cheek swab sample to the Genographic Project in order to discover his—and his great-great-grandfather’s—“human deep ancestry.”

A small city in New York state offers special travel deals just for teachers and their families, but there are plenty of ways for educators to travel frugally.

Students in Milwaukee have remade Beyonce’s hit “Single Ladies” into “Scholar Ladies,” showing how popular music can inspire in the classroom.

A study found that elementary girls scored lower on math tests after spending a school year with female teachers that are anxious about math.

School registration forms and tests ask students to state their race for measurement purposes, but increasingly, students don’t want to comply.

The student is appealing a court decision denying him extra time to take a crucial test, calling attention to difficult situations confronting dyslexic students, their parents and teachers.

Many consider Newbery Medal-winning books to be a “gold standard” for quality children’s literature. This year’s selection has met the expectations of many critics that last year questioned whether the award had lost its value.

Many students turn to practical or technical degrees in tough economic times, but others find liberal arts degrees to be more valuable than ever.

School gardens are not without controversy, despite largely positive news coverage and political attention.

Harlem Children’s Zone aims to put children—and entire communities—on a path to academic and economic success.

Although distance learning has been a mainstay of college education for years, more elementary schools are using the approach to expand their curriculum.

A U.K. study finds that one in six children struggle with speech, due in part to busier parents, but the outlook may not be as bleak as it seems.

Students on break during the winter holidays have many opportunities for learning outside the classroom. Find ideas in this article for fun and educational activities for kids, both at home and in your community.

A recent study from the Pew Hispanic Center examines economic, academic and socio-cultural benchmarks that reflect the status and the values of the largest and youngest immigrant group in America: Latinos.