can it be cured
On average, two students in every U.S. classroom have ADHD. What causes it and can it be cured? Read more
a national emergency
A coalition of the nation's leading experts in pediatric health has issued an urgent warning declaring the mental health crisis among children so dire that it has become a national emergency. Read more
Developmental Physical Education for All Children
Developmental Physical Education for All Children was written by David L. Gallahue and Frances Cleland Donnelly to prepare future teachers to teach physical education using a student-focused, developmentally appropriate approach.
Morgan’s Wonderland Camp
Morgan’s Wonderland Camp, a new, 102-acre recreational oasis on the scenic northern outskirts of San Antonio, offers summer-camp-type experiences year-round to those with and without special needs. Read more
not school
Rather than the recently announced ambitious and expensive plan for universal preschool for three- and four-year-olds, Dr. Peter Gray says what little children need is play, care, and love, not school. Read more
a place for Girl Scouts
Now that STEM and girls’ empowerment are mainstream — and Boy Scouts is coed — is there a place for Girl Scouts? Read more
a sport-related concussion
Adolescents can speed their recovery after a sport-related concussion and reduce their risk of experiencing protracted recovery if they engage in aerobic exercise within 10 days of getting injured, according to a recent study. Read more
new evaluation tool
A new evaluation tool measures key youth development outcomes and social-emotional learning in nature-based programs. Read more
the game Expert/Emotion
Student engagement and social relationships are front-of-mind for educators this year, and the game Expert/Emotion is a creative way for teachers to connect academics with social and emotional learning. Read more
Crayola
In 1903, Binney & Smith, Inc. introduced crayons in 16 different colors made from synthetic, non-toxic pigments. For over a 100 years, Binney & Smith, Inc. products were commonly known as Crayola products worldwide. Only in 2007 did the Crayola name become official.
