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...
Finally! Here’s When to Use “E.g.” Versus “I.e.”
We’re all guilty of making this mistake.
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.
12 of the World’s Best Dinosaur Museums
These dinosaur museums will take you back to a time when fantastic creatures ruled the planet. Plus, you'll get up-to-date...
11 Secret Habits of Straight-A Students Even Post-Grads Will Want to Steal
It's not about brains, or about the amount of time spent studying. Many of the highest-scoring students attribute their success...
14 Times You Should Definitely Call the School Principal
Real parents share the times they had to call in the school principal—and we asked experts to weigh in on...
This Is the Best School District in America
Is your child going to a good school? Homes.com looked at more than 1,400 schools nationwide to find out which...
12 Cool Jobs That Don’t Require a College Degree
Our culture emphasizes education as the path to satisfying and lucrative careers. Education is one path to success but not...
7 Common Words That Mean the Exact Opposite of What You Think
"Outlaw," "scan," and "irregardless"... you're using them all wrong.
Genius Swaps That Will Save You BIG on Back-to-School Shopping
Feeling daunted by a long list of school supplies? Get everything on the list for less with a few smart...
One Father’s Battle Between Working and Giving Attention to His Daughter
In this award-winning story, originally published in Reader's Digest in 1969, a father learns to embrace the chaos of his...
12 Smart Jokes That Make You Sound Like a Genius
Do you long to be the funniest pompous twit in the room? Memorize these!
15 Cringe-Worthy Stories About the Worst Roommates Ever
And you thought it was bad when your roommates forgot to clean their dishes.
