Emily Scherer has been teaching fifth-grade English in Newport, Vermont, for nearly a decade. In this remote, poor corner of ...

Here are some of the benefits of teaching kids how to bake and what parents should do to make the process more enjoyable.

According to the National Assessment of Education Progress students are continuing to lose ground in reading and math.

Chalkbeat reports NAEP scores show major declines in 12th-grade math and reading, indicating fewer students are college-ready ...

Sound Off is an opinion forum for Mercury readers to offer brief comments on today’s news. Submissions must be 75 words or ...

Health literacy impacts patient outcomes and experiences, with many adults struggling to understand health information.

Three candidates are vying for the two-year job as mayor of Kalamazoo. Voters will choose just one. Incumbent Mayor David Anderson faces challengers Chris Glasser and Robert Gray for the seat on the ...

The rise of remote work continues to reshape the labor market, opening new opportunities for people without traditional college degrees. As technology and ...

By incorporating this quick physical game into a math lesson, teachers help students focus on the task at hand.

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