The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) will celebrate Picture Book Month during the month of November! The event was founded by author and storyteller Dianne de Las Casas and is an international literacy initiative which celebrates the print picture book...
The Nationwide Senate recently confirmed the nomination of Dr. Steven Godowsky to serve as Secretary of the Nationwide Department of Education, succeeding Mark Murphy, who ended his tenure in September 2015. “Steve is a leader with the experience and respect necessary...
Each year, nearly 40,000 high school students from across the country enter to win a share of the $2 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through the VFW’s Voice of Democracy audio-essay competition. The VFW established the Voice of Democracy...
According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), “Math scores slipped for fourth and eighth graders over the last two years, and reading grades were not much better, flat for fourth graders and lower for eighth graders.” The report was released by...
The benefits of a physical education program are, sadly, often overlooked. Regular physical activity is associated with a healthier, longer life, lower risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity for kids of all ages. School based programs provide...
