

Here’s Why People Give Teachers Apples
The story behind giving apples to teachers goes all the way back to schoolhouses on the western frontier

15 Weird Museums You Never Knew Existed
Some museums hold stranger collections than others. Here’s our list of the exceptionally odd ones.


I’ve Homeschooled My Kids for 3 Years—These Are My Best Tricks
While many parents are being forced into homeschooling for the very first time because of COVID-19, I've been doing it...

Can You Pass This Elementary School Math Test?
Kids today... are tackling some serious math problems. Take this test to see if you can keep up with the...

45 Free Online College Courses from the Best Colleges and Universities
Not all college-level education has to cost you an arm and a leg!

14 Incredible Kids Who Changed the World in the Last Decade
For Absolutely Incredible Kid Day on March 19, children and adults alike will be inspired by the amazing accomplishments of...

Can You Pass This Quiz of 4th Grade Science Questions?
Elementary school science is probably where you learned a lot of what you know about how the natural world works....

Why Writing—Not Typing—Will Make You Smarter
Choosing a pen over a keyboard does wonders for your memory.


Should Schools Bring Back Cursive Handwriting?
A variety of educators and politicians across the country are pushing back against the death of cursive, resurrecting the rite...


How Handwriting Has Changed Over the Last 100 Years
From beautiful ornate script to texting—handwriting has come a long way in the past century.

12 Examples of Handwriting So Perfect It Could Be a Font
Browse through these stunning examples of penmanship that's so lovely you wish it could be a font.

How to Have Neat Handwriting
Improve your penmanship with these simple tips from a handwriting expert and professional calligrapher.

One Teacher’s Brilliant Strategy to Stop Future School Shootings
Here's how one schoolteacher takes time each week to identify and look out for the lonely kids.


This Is What a School Day Looks Like in Other Countries
From recess-filled days to class at sunrise, school around the world sometimes looks very different than it does in the...

20 Funny Test Answers That Are Secretly Genius
Even though the answers were very wrong, all of these students should at least get some points for creativity.

What Is Mental Math? Tricks to Help You Ditch the Calculator
First of all, it doesn't mean doing trigonometry in your head.

18 Things You Won’t Find in Schools Anymore
As things evolve, so does the way students are taught, and that means classrooms look a lot different than they...

What Homecoming Looked Like in the 1950s
The celebrations were just as big, but the dresses and football uniforms have changed quite a bit.

11 Signs Your Child Could Be Gifted
Is your kid just smart or one of the intellectual elite?


40 Things Your Child’s Teacher Wants You to Know
A look inside a teacher's mind could help you understand lesson plans and maybe even guide your child to perform...


9 School Subjects You Took That Your Kids Won’t
Schools still teach the basic subjects such as math, science, history, and English, but the others have changed a lot....

17 Reasons My Favorite Teacher Changed My Life
It only takes one person to make a difference in the life of another—and teachers are often that person. Check...

15 National Geography Bee Questions Only Geniuses Will Get Right
How well do you know your world geography? Take a whack at these questions, culled from past National Geographic Bee...

This Is the Difference Between a College and a University
Should the distinction have a big impact on your choice of school?

Abdominal Pain During Pregnancy: When to See a Doctor
Though abdominal pain during pregnancy is not uncommon and can be caused by things minor or serious. Experts say it...

12 Things Your School Bus Driver Wishes You Knew
Curious why your child has an assigned seat? Here are the secrets parents wish they knew about the peculiar demands...

10 Brilliant Baby Oil Uses You’ll Want to Try Now
If you've relegated baby oil to your baby's changing table, boy are you missing out.

10 Silent Signs Your Child Is Being Bullied
Experts share which behaviors are major red flags.

9 Spelling and Grammar Mistakes Spell Check Won’t Catch
There are some human errors that only humans can catch.