The Trouble With Talking Toys
New research says some "educational" toys for infants actually get in the way of learning.
View ArticleAdding 'Beauty And Joy' To Obama's Push For Computer Science Teaching
Fewer than 10 percent of America's high schools offer computer science classes. Educators say just adding courses isn't enough — it will take teachers who inspire.
View ArticleFor Some Schools, Learning Doesn't Stop On Snow Days
It doesn't matter if they get 3 inches or 3 feet of snow — schools in Indiana can bring students into a virtual classroom if their physical classrooms shut down.
View ArticleThe Science Of Getting Kids Organized
Can teaching kids impulse control, self-evaluation and focus actually help them do better in school? Parents are paying top dollar for executive function coaches.
View ArticleAmerica's High School Graduates Look Like Other Countries' High School Dropouts
A new study looks at everyday skills, and finds that, when it comes to math, the U.S. is below average. And in computer skills, Americans are dreadful.
View ArticleFor Adults, Lifelong Learning Happens The Old Fashioned Way
Even after high school or college, Americans keep on learning. While online tools make this easier than ever, a new study finds the vast majority of adults prefer taking classes in physical places.
View ArticleApps That Aim To Give Parents 'Superpowers'
A new wave of educational technology focuses on building family connections. Here's a look at two new approaches.
View ArticleFrom YouTube Pioneer Sal Khan, A School With Real Classrooms
Sal Khan, a pioneer of online tutorials with his successful Khan Academy, has established a private brick-and-mortar laboratory school in Silicon Valley. He plans to share its lessons with educators.
View ArticleRemembering A Thinker Who Thought About Thinking
Seymour Papert was a pioneer in artificial intelligence and learning with technology. He died this week at 88.
View ArticleL Is For Learning: A New Book On Proven Approaches And How Teachers Can Use Them
We talk with the author of The ABCs of How We Learn. It's based on a popular Stanford course.
View ArticleBig Wings, Bigger Dreams: A Sleepover In The Space Shuttle's Shadow
Sleepovers at the National Air and Space Museum's huge annex near Washington, D.C., offer a real-life night at the Smithsonian.
View ArticleWhere Are The 40,000 Students ITT Tech Left Behind When It Closed?
Community and nonprofit colleges across the country are recruiting former ITT Tech students who face a tough decision: roll the dice on transferring credits, or lose them all for debt relief.
View ArticleCan A School District Help Diversify A Fire Department?
In an effort to boost diversity and interest in firefighting, the Los Angeles fire department created special career-focused programs in local high schools.
View ArticleTrace The Remarkable History Of The Humble Pencil
The classroom writing implement has roots in exploding stars, the French Revolution, the British crown jewels and Walden Pond.
View ArticleFreedom To Explore: 2 Schools Where The Students Call The Shots
In NPR Ed's latest Long Listen, we explore innovative schools that tap into the power of student-directed learning.
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