Queensland school tackles classroom stress with mindfulness

Posted February 18, 2024

High school can be a stressful time in a child’s life. One school in Australia’s Queensland state is joining a growing trend in offering mindfulness classes to help. Teachers say …

The White House Historical Association is opening a technology-driven educational center in 2024

Posted December 3, 2023

A White House tour is practically a must-do when visiting Washington, but the experience can leave some guests wondering about spaces they didn’t get to see, like the Oval Office.…

Childcare centers just lost thousands of federal dollars. Families and providers scramble to cope

Posted November 25, 2023

Last month was the first in two years that more than 200,000 childcare providers across the U.S. did not receive checks from the federal government—some for tens of thousands of d…

First couple visits DC public middle school to welcome back students

Posted September 23, 2023

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden visited a Washington, DC public middle school to welcome students back for the new school year. The Bidens stopped by Eliot-Hine M…

Louisville parents outraged after bus route snarl that canceled classes

Posted September 9, 2023

An overly ambitious redesign of bus routes for Louisville’s school district turned into a logistical meltdown on the first day of classes, forcing schools to close. Administrat…

Game on: London’s Science Museum gets permanent video games exhibit

Posted August 27, 2023

The new exhibit, named “Power Up,” is an interactive celebration of the best and most influential video games from 1976 to the present day. There, visitors can try their hand at ‘…

Reunification Ride helps kids visit moms in Illinois prison

Posted July 2, 2023

Dressed in her Sunday best — pink ruffled sleeves and a rainbow tulle tutu — Crystal Martinez’s 4-year-old daughter proudly presents her with a multicolored bouquet of carefully c…

Parting with Peeps? California considers banning certain chemicals in candy

Posted May 21, 2023

Marshmallow Peeps may soon need a makeover if the manufacturer wants to continue selling them in California. The traditional Easter treat, along with several other popular cand…