When it comes to language learning, an old adage rings true: a picture is worth a thousand words. There is growing evidence that the arts—be it a picture, drama, song, or dance—may help children with ...

Encourage discussion as much as possible in your house. Ask your eighth-grader for their opinion about political and social issues, or about books, movies, and TV shows. Listen carefully and prompt ...

In Mr. Barbuto's 7th and 8th grade English Language Arts class, logging on and learning has become routine. Barbuto teaches at Thomas A. Edison Elementary in the Phoenix Elementary School District, ...

For decades, two factors drove the demand for dual-language education: a desire to preserve native languages and recognition that dual-language learning can boost overall achievement for ...