Classroom

Simple motor tasks and games boost young children's executive function and cognitive skills.

The best go beyond challenging to engage players on a number of levels: through distinct but readable design, evolving mechanics or difficulty, and repetitive but soothing soundtracks.

Children should be encouraged to look closely at the world around them and ask questions. These recently published titles for preschool and early elementary students will do just that as they build a solid foundation for STEM work and wonderings.

Students have traditionally accepted information in textbooks without question. But In high schools throughout the country, that's starting to change. 

An escape room is an engaging and educational program for teens, even on a limited budget.

When even the most esoteric information is only a Siri question away, why waste time memorizing anything? Neuroscience can give us some clues as to why.

Make room on your read-aloud shelves for titles that will ignite discussions about contemporary issues, highlight little-known true stories, and tug on the heartstrings.

The New York Times Magazine's 1619 Project and companion curriculum is being used by teachers to change the narrative of American history lessons in the classroom.

While decorative banned books displays draw attention to censorship, there's a deeper opportunity for meaningful conversation about the issues.