Emily Kwong (she/her) is the reporter for NPR's daily science podcast, Short Wave. The podcast explores new discoveries, everyday mysteries and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 ...

From developing social skills to fostering creativity, pretend play in young children is likened to being a "metaphoric ...

As heat has been shown to lead to learning losses for students and medical complications for young children, it’s an issue ...

Advancing the Science of Reading in Indiana. A major goal of the project was to develop a reading lab — a space offering teacher candidates with opportunities to work one-on-one and in small groups ...

New studies show that first-born daughters really do have it the hardest — and that's great news for the rest of us.

Art cultivates concentration, experts say, requiring children to pay attention and then reflect on the nuance. That depth of ...

After its successful launch last semester, UA’s Science is Fun club is returning for the Fall semester. The club takes a ...

Early education experts say capitalizing on opportunities to pique your child's curiosity will set them up for lifelong ...

Science, math, art ... The brand new Cambridge preschool program is offered to 4-year-olds and prioritized 3-year-olds who financially qualify. Roughly 40% of the children involved in the ...

When my daughter was 3 years old, I pulled her out of preschool — after learning of shooter drills. She is a sensitive child, and I felt like she'd be too afraid to learn anything. The American ...

science studies and outdoor programs. “I’m writing the curriculum … knowing how they learn best through hands-on experiences and nature based experiences.” The children at Mountain Sprouts Preschool, ...