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Former day care owner says she doesn't know why child was found sleeping outside

TWIN FALLS — A jury trial began Wednesday for a former day care owner who said she doesn’t know why a toddler was found sleeping in her driveway late at

I quit my job as a public school teacher. This is why

As much as I want to stay in public schools, to fight for my students’ right to learn how to think well about complex issues, I have decided the fight is...

100 Weird College Scholarships: Wacky Ways to Win Money for School

Can you make the best duck call or make an amazing PB&J? Are you really tall or really short? Do you have a specific name or an epic zombie apocalypse plan? We’re not kidding: All of these characteristics could help you win money from one of these weird college scholarships.

Why (some) parents don’t vaccinate

The million-headed dragon of online anger has a great mouthful of fire for parents who don’t vaccinate their kids. But such scolding misses the mark, alienating caring parents who just want t…

Five tips on handling tantrums

Tantrums. Just the word strikes fear in a parent’s heart. Tantrums can be overwhelming, frustrating and downright embarrassing for parents and children. Despite the negativity surrounding tan…

How to Help My Elementary School Child Study More Effectively

By adapting some of these study and homework tips and techniques to work effectively for your elementary school-aged child's needs for academic success.

Easy Chore Ideas for Elementary School Kids

Are you wanting to implement more chores into your kids' time at home? Here are some suggestions for chores for elementary school kids and how to introduce them.

A heavy load: Should homework be banned in elementary school?

While some schools are reluctant to make such a drastic move, it is clear that children are getting too much homework right now.

When moving to secondary school is a step too far

The transition from primary to secondary is a big one. For many, it happens seamlessly. However, for some children, it is terrifying. How can we help them?

A Bible Bill? Should a Bible literacy program be allowed in public schools?

Bill being talked about would allow public schools to offer a Bible literacy program.

Which Personality Trait Helped You Survive Secondary School?

Renaissance Public School Academy to add new wing to building

Renaissance Public School Academy is adding a new wing to their building to provide their students with more space.

7 Things You Need to Know About Your Local Public School

Unless you work in a public school or have a child enrolled in one, chances are you don't get to spend much time in them. This list will catch you up.

Did This Really Happen in My Elementary School?

The town and school where I have innumerable positive memories have been suddenly torn away from me in the most grotesque way possible.

Should public school land be leased for commercial use?

The Department of Education is looking for new ways to make money for improvements.

Is Elementary School Named After Confederate General Due For A Name Change?

"It's like we're glorifying someone who wanted to keep your grandparents in bondage," said one parent.

19 Things You’ll Remember If You Went To Elementary School In The ‘90s

Aside from the subpar rectangle pizza that your cafeteria served up.

How to Choose a Primary or Secondary School According to Expert Educational Consultants

An expert educational consultant at International College Counselors offers tips on how to choose a primary or secondary school.

Does Social And Emotional Learning Require Public Schools To Talk About Faith?

Social and emotional learning (SEL) is in the education spotlight. But faith and morality are conspicuously absent from the movement, even though they have been driving SEL for years.