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Opinion: Career And Technical Ed Is Booming. Now Comes The Hard Part

Opinion: Career And Technical Ed Is Booming. Now Comes The Hard Part

CTE enrollment reached 8.6 million in 2023-24, but research raises questions about program design, employer ties and student outcomes.
Could Audio Stories Be The Secret To Boosting Your Child's Early Learning? New Research Says Yes

Could Audio Stories Be The Secret To Boosting Your Child’s Early Learning? New Research Says Yes

A UK survey of 3,194 parents found many under-fives listen to audio stories, which parents say can support language, imagination and screen-free time.
Would You Pay A ‘College Mom’ To Look After Your Kid?

Would You Pay A ‘College Mom’ To Look After Your Kid?

The 74’s report raises the idea of hiring a college student as a ‘college mom,’ but the supplied material does not provide details about a service or its costs.
Is My Green Mattress’s Pure Eco Organic Kids Mattress Right For Your Child?

Is My Green Mattress’s Pure Eco Organic Kids Mattress Right For Your Child?

A parent’s three-month review of My Green Mattress’s Pure Eco Organic Kids Mattress covers its materials, firmness, bunk-bed fit and open questions.
School Test Scores Up, But Progress Slows In California K-12 Classes

School Test Scores Up, But Progress Slows In California K-12 Classes

California test scores improved slightly last year, but progress slowed. Enrollment fell, while graduation and college-readiness figures showed gains.
Opinion: Racial Disparities In School Discipline Still Exist. Illinois Is An Example

Opinion: Racial Disparities In School Discipline Still Exist. Illinois Is An Example

An opinion article cites Illinois school data showing students of color face disproportionate suspensions and expulsions amid new federal guidance.
Are Women Being Pushed To Delay Having Children? New Research Reveals What’s Really Getting In The Way

Are Women Being Pushed To Delay Having Children? New Research Reveals What’s Really Getting In The Way

A survey of 4,000 UK women found 38% had children later than planned, citing age, finances and relationships among the barriers.
Virginia Sees Gains In Kindergarten Readiness, But Gaps Persist For Underserved Students

Virginia Sees Gains In Kindergarten Readiness, But Gaps Persist For Underserved Students

Virginia readiness rose six points to 57%, but disparities remain. A state report recommends earlier support, teacher training and continued assessments.
‘Chickie Chickie In The Garden’ Invites Little Ones To Learn And Explore

‘Chickie Chickie In The Garden’ Invites Little Ones To Learn And Explore

Nadia Ramlakhan-Velit’s 28-page picture book follows a chicken through a garden with colorful illustrations and riddle-and-reveal pages.
Kate Middleton Launches New Early Years Project As Research Reveals Just 1 In 3 Children Spend Time In Nature Every Day

Kate Middleton Launches New Early Years Project As Research Reveals Just 1 In 3 Children Spend Time In Nature Every Day

The Princess of Wales’s new project will study nature’s role in early childhood development, as polling finds 33% of children experience nature daily.