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Banning chocolate milk from schools may sound like a good move for kids' health, but efforts to do so haven't turned out that way, a small study found. More>>
Classroom design can have a major impact on student achievement, a new study says. More>>
Many college campuses feature a “Blue Light” system that allows students to get directly in touch with security. A new similarly named app called BlueLight brings the same functionality to your smartphone for an added sense of security both on and off campus. More>>
Many college health centers may lack the resources to fully care for students with chronic health conditions, a new study suggests. More>>
Infants with a specific skin gene mutation who are exposed to peanut protein in household dust may be more likely to develop a peanut allergy, according to a new study. More>>
If you think teenagers always pay a penalty in performance when they juggle multiple media devices, think again. More>>
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder can harm a child's academic performance and social skills as early as the second grade, a new Australian study contends. More>>
Boys with high-functioning autism are stronger in a certain grammar skill than those without autism, according to a small study. More>>
As kids transition from elementary to middle school, they are increasingly the targets of cyberbullies, according to a recent study. More>>
Too few students with asthma and food allergies have emergency plans in place at school, which can leave the schools inadequately prepared in a health crisis, a new survey finds. More>>
Even if you think you won't qualify it is important to fill out an FAFSA form. You may be surprised and you wouldn't want to miss an opportunity to access cheap funding options. More>>
If you're of college age – or have a college-age student in the family – you probably know it's a terrible time to buy auto insurance. More>>
Sports are an important part of school for many youngsters, and proper preparation is essential for reducing their risk of injury, an expert says. More>>
College can be a challenging time for young people, but there are a number of things they can do to make the most of their new life, an expert says. More>>
More children are hit by cars during September than any other month of the year, according to Safe Kids Worldwide. More>>
Parents need to make safety a priority when shopping for school backpacks for their children, an expert advises. More>>
Poor nutrition can translate to poor performance in school, experts say. More>>
Make the transition from vacation to learning a little sweeter with a full stock of new, useful supplies for your child. More>>
Getting ready for the back to school rush doesn't have to be hard. Here are some tips to get you and your kids organized. More>>
Preschoolers with special needs benefit from going to school with children who have strong language skills, according to a new study. More>>
Low-income teenagers who get into a more rigorous high school may take fewer health risks than their peers at other schools, a new study suggests. More>>
Nearly half of the genes that affect children's reading ability also play a role in their math skills, a new study says. More>>
Instead of staying up studying all night, college students might want to try a new way to improve their grades: get a good night's sleep. More>>
Building off the success of the Reading Rainbow iPad application that launched two years ago, Levar Burton launched a Kickstarter campaign earlier today that will bring the application to the Web as well.
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Girls have earned better school grades than boys for nearly a century, according to a new study. And that includes math and science, even though it's long been believed that boys do better in those subjects. More>>
Students can't be scared into doing well on final exams, a new study shows. More>>
More than 7 percent of American schoolchildren are taking at least one medication for emotional or behavioral difficulties, a new government report shows. More>>
Many parents are understandably worried about letting their kids walk or bike to school. More>>
Spring break offers college women -- and men -- a welcome respite from the pressures of school, but they need to make sure they protect their health while having fun. More>>
When faced with a strange, new gizmo, preschoolers figured out how it worked more quickly than college students did, a new study shows. More>>
Students who have to repeat a grade can cause discipline problems among their classmates, a new study indicates. More>>
Eating a healthy diet, getting enough sleep and being physically fit are important for students' success in school, a new study suggests. More>>
Preteens who changed schools frequently when they were children are at increased risk of developing psychotic symptoms, a new study suggests. More>>
It's the peak of flu season, and not being vaccinated can be risky for college students, a doctor warns. More>>
Preschoolers from big families tended to score a bit lower on one vocabulary test. However, in cases where those kids had a sensitive big brother or sister, the vocabulary disadvantage disappeared. More>>
It's that time of year when your children are back in school -- and you need to be on the lookout for head lice, an expert says. More>>
As a pediatrician at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, Dr. Sarah Denny has seen her share of the life-threatening reactions that can happen with food allergies. More>>
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times," Dickens wrote in 1859. More>>
The influence of just one cigarette ad can last for seven days and increases the risk of smoking among college students, according to a new study. More>>
Returning to school requires an upfront financial commitment. But college can be affordable when you put these tasks on your personal syllabus. More>>
Teens who stay up late are more likely to have lower grades and more emotional problems, a new study suggests. More>>
Do you long for your child to choose the symphony over SpongeBob and couscous over mac ’n’ cheese? Raising a cultured kid can be easier than you think.
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The Internet is full of nightmares for parents and educators worried about safety. But does that make it appropriate for a school district to hire professional social media snoops to digitally tail their students' moves online?
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Separation anxiety that presents itself in children going to school is a regular part of childhood development for many kids. However, it can be very distressing to both the child and the parents. More>>
The school year is about to begin, and parents across the country are getting kids ready with new school supplies, computers, tablets, and a few other must-haves. Before you send your student off to high school or even the far away world of college, you should sign up for these (or similar) services. More>>
When you move into a college dorm room, you accept certain limitations when it comes to your available living space. For gamers, that means you need to get a little creative in order to turn your room into the gamer cave you need to help you unwind between classes. More>>
High schoolers and college kids need tablets with good, pixel dense displays, speedy performance, and extras or accessories that will keep them productive both in class and at the library. More>>
Back to school shopping for college students often requires a trip to the local computer store. Make sure you're armed with the right information before you pick up that new laptop.
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For those looking for information regarding the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, here are some resources. More>>
Here is a green science project idea that's sure to put your kid at the head of the class. It's a rainforest terrarium made from an old soda bottle. More>>
Tastemaker will.i.am, best known for his work with The Black Eyed Peas, has collaborated with NASA to transmit a song to Earth from the surface of Mars. More>>
You're still sitting on the beach, but unfinished summer projects for school -- posters, reading assignments, essays -- loom large. Here's how to make the job less painful. More>>
During summer vacation, kids can experience a month or more of learning loss. As a parent, you can halt the summer brain drain and give your kids the brain boost they need to prepare them for the upcoming school year. More>>
A Scottish girl's blog about the quality of her school meals had been getting a huge number of hits after news outlets around the world got hold of the story last month. Then her local council told her to stop. And that's when things really kicked off. More>>
This is your brain on Oregon Trail. And guess what? Gaming isn't the violence-inducing waste of time it's sometimes made out to be. More>>
A survey which looked at how connected today's youngsters are with the great outdoors turned up some interesting, albeit alarming, results. More>>
With iBooks 2 authors can create textbooks, students can buy them for $15 or less, and teachers attain the ability to create entire courses on the iPad. More>>
Each year, millions of children receive immunization shots in order to prepare for school, whether it's preschool, kindergarten, first grade, high school or college. Read on to learn more about why vaccinations are required and how to find out which immunization shots you child will need. More>>
While more teenagers and college students are utilizing tablets and smartphones in their daily lives, one study finds that students with access to these devices may be studying more often. More>>
Enrollments in online education have grown exponentially over the past decade, but not all are created equally. This is what you need to know before you log on to learn.
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The .xxx domain registry is gaining some unlikely customers: universities, who wish to keep pornographers and cybersquatters from tainting their brands. More>>
Your school nurse's responsibilities go beyond fixing scrapes. Here's a primer on her role -- and how to help her help you. More>>
There are many scholarships set up by organizations, individuals and fraternal clubs that go wanting for applicants each year. Here's how to find them. More>>
Recently Amazon launched a Kindle textbook rental service to compete with several other services designed to save college kids some cash. Here's a look at how e-textbook programs compare. More>>
Hot weather can cause problems – even for healthy individuals. Any type of training in heat and humidity can put children and teens at risk of heat exhaustion and, in extreme cases, circulatory collapse or heat stroke. More>>
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