Cursive is making a comeback. But does it deserve one?
More than 25 states require students to learn to read and write in cursive.
August 20, 2026
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Education
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Nearly 1 in 4 students are chronically absent from school – kids who feel happy and safe are less li
Research on absenteeism often focuses on factors like unreliable transportation, overlooking what schools themselves can…
August 19, 2026
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Plans to improve Michigan’s K-12 schools depend on how the state funds public education
Revenues for Michigan’s districts have failed to keep pace with inflation and the evolving needs of today’s students.
August 17, 2026
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Staying hopeful and true to oneself is a lesson these 5 kids books offer to kindergartners and other
A children’s writer explains how ‘Where the Wild Things Are,’ ‘The Rabbit Listened’ and other stories can help…
August 14, 2026
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‘Hello, just circling back!’ Not responding to emails is common across higher education but bad for
Several colleges and universities instruct students on how to navigate email communication on their campus, but more could…
August 13, 2026
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Class, let’s watch a short video – more than 75% of teachers say they use YouTube in the classroom
New research shows that YouTube is used not just as an occasional supplement, but as a staple of classroom instruction.
August 10, 2026
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Parents putting screens in front of their kids is more about their own stress than other factors
Most research on kids’ screen time has focused on a child’s behavior. Far less attention has gone to parents and their…
August 7, 2026
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Employers everywhere are using AI – but business schools aren’t preparing students for the shift
Amid the rise of AI, researchers found that employers still value skills like communication, professionalism and teamwork…
August 7, 2026
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What critics of college athletes making money get wrong about name, image and likeness policies
Since college athletes were allowed to sign branding deals in 2021, the debate has continued over whether letting students…
August 5, 2026
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The financial dilemma that wound up helping US churches thrive
American churches could not rely on the state for financial support. Private philanthropy helped them survive – and shaped…
August 4, 2026
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What the panic over Gen Z’s reading habits gets wrong
Despite dire warnings of a ‘postliterate’ generation, data suggests Gen Z is still reading – just in ways many traditional…
August 4, 2026
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Better call mom: Schools still see mothers as the default parent to contact
When both parents appeared equally available, schools were 40% more likely to call students’ moms, rather than their dads.
August 4, 2026
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