New test scores from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as the Nation’s Report Card, show eighth-graders’ science scores have fallen 4 points since 2019 and 12th-graders’ math and reading scores have fallen 3 points in the same time period. The tests were administered between January and March 2024. This is the first Nation’s Report Card score release since the Trump administration began making cuts to the U.S. Education Department. Those cuts,…
There are many October activities for families to enjoy in the Boston area this year. Check out our list of October activities and events happening in the Boston area. Corn Maze at Sherman Farm Wed 9/24/25 through Thur 10/30/25 12 acres of fun getting lost in the corn. Pay one admission price with most activities included: Moo Express, Hayride, Corn Boxes, Playground, Pedal tractors, Jumping Pillow, and Grain Train. Brick-or-Treat: Monster Party at LEGO® Discovery…
As adults, we can all relate to what it feels like to go through a breakup and all of the subsequent feelings that go along with it. Whether it be with a significant other, a business relationship, or a friendship, there are often unresolved feelings related to the situation. A friendship breakup is typically a teen’s first exposure to the sentiments of a breakup. As a caregiver, you may notice subtle signs that your teen…
Fall is upon us, and the autumn season provides unique opportunities for cultural exploration. October and November are bursting with festivities around the world, each rooted in unique histories and cultural practices. Anyone can create a vibrant tapestry of global fall festivities with students using Britannica Education’s engaging resources, and provide a unique lens to explore diverse cultures, traditions, and stories. 1. Diwali: The Festival of Lights. India and Indian-influenced countries (particularly Thailand), late fall…
Questions are extraordinary learning tools. A good question can open minds, shift paradigms, and force the uncomfortable but transformational cognitive dissonance that can help create the world’s greatest thinkers. In education, we tend to value a student’s ability to answer questions, but what might be more important is her ability to ask her own great questions–and more critically, her willingness to do so. Here are 5 learning strategies for getting students to ask meaningful questions…
Before most children can even read, they have already been told gender stereotypes like boys are strong, and girls are weak. Research shows that by age three, children begin absorbing these stereotypes. By age 10, boys are more likely to see themselves as leaders, while girls internalize limits on their abilities. One study found that 6 in 10 boys said boys are naturally better than girls at sports, and by age 14, girls are dropping…
The start of the school year brings a new schedule, additional activities, and budding demands on everyone’s time. Forget New Year’s Eve: the start of the school year is when parents often make resolutions to get organized! Getting ready for back to school may cause some stress in your life, but you don’t have to let school send your family life into chaos. Use these back to school organization ideas and tips to handle the…
Reading is taught, not caught. This phrase has been in circulation for decades, but it bears repeating with each new generation of parents, and it has never been more fully supported by compelling evidence. Learning to read is a complex, unnatural, years-long odyssey, and parents should bear no illusions that their kids will pick it up merely by watching other people read or being surrounded by books. Parents are influential in helping kids navigate the…
It’s that time of year again—it’s back to school season, and about time to start off another school year! While a new outfit or set of school supplies can definitely help get you off to a good start, so can a fresh perspective. August is a great time for students to evaluate their performance from the previous year, explore new ways to overcome challenges, and come up with a plan to stay on track for…
It seems like more and more kids these days are being diagnosed with ADHD, but there is a difference in the rate of boys versus girls. Girls with ADHD can often go undiagnosed until adulthood, while boys with ADHD are often prescribed stimulant medications earlier than girls, researchers have found. The gender gap in diagnosis and treatment frequently leaves girls and women floundering. As a result, girls often struggle with their ADHD symptoms longer than…
