What are Summer Learning Programs? When the bell rings at the end of the school year, families are left with a fundamental question: What will their children do during the summer? This time away from ...

The COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns forced people to find ways to get things done remotely. Companies developed systems that made ...

From foundational skills to advanced learning, today's tutoring and enrichment centers are helping students build confidence, curiosity and the tools they need to succeed. The Newsweek Readers' Choice ...

Pandemic-Era Funding for Early Learning Programs Showcases One of the Most Important Investments the United States Can Make Actions by the Biden-Harris administration and state policymakers illustrate ...

Children who spend time learning outside may reap benefits physically, academically, and emotionally, according to a Texas A&M University researcher. Dr. Arianna Pikus, an assistant professor in the ...

Prioritizing play offers a variety of benefits for children, from helping them grow their vocabulary to managing their big feelings with fewer behavioral problems. Play also benefits children’s ...

The Center for American Progress’ data dashboard allows users to explore national- and state-level data trends on a range of child care and early learning topics. Read more and explore additional ...

So far, 2025 has been a horror year for early education and care. Much of the recent media and political coverage about childcare has focused on safety. This is understandable, given the numerous, ...

Investing in early childhood development (ECD), preprimary school education, childcare, teacher training, maternal health, and nutrition improves future learning outcomes and lifetime human capital.

Many museums around the country have had children’s programs for years — but they are on the rise now more than ever. By Shivani Vora This article is part of our Museums special section about how ...

Children who grow up speaking two languages develop strengths that shape the way they learn and connect with others. Bilingualism is often seen only as a practical skill for communication, but ...