Almost 20 years ago, psychologist Ellie Brown was looking to do research on a Head Start preschool program, to examine how it affected kids from low-income families. Brown, a professor of psychology ...

Do your children love to go online, but not always to kids’ websites? Online learning websites for kids are a great way to ...

While schools are right to focus on teaching kids the basics of reading, writing, math and science, the signs we desperately need to teach personal finance earlier in life are everywhere. After all, ...

On May 2, 2025, at the age of 30, the grant that funded much of PBS KIDS’ content—the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) (now defunct, too) and Public Broadcasting Service’s (PBS) Ready to ...

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To adult viewers, educational media content for children, such as “Sesame Street” or “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” may seem rather simplistic. The pacing is slow, key themes are often repeated and ...

For the past 30 years and with broad bipartisan support in Congress, the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) has funded competitive Ready to Learn (RTL) grants, authorized under the Elementary and ...

A leading exec at the public broadcasting institution breaks down the impact of recent government cuts and what to do about them ...

In an age where screens dominate classrooms and workplaces, handwriting might seem like a relic of the past. But research shows that putting pen to paper plays a crucial role in literacy development. ...

More parents are turning to digital tools to teach their children how to earn, spend, and save responsibly. From managing chores to tracking spending in real-time, new apps are reshaping how families ...

A psychologist suggests interactions with a particular parent help kids better process their emotions. Parents are often a kid's first introduction to identifying and managing their emotions. From joy ...