Dyslexia is a learning disability that affects millions of people around the world, and affects reading, spelling and language comprehension. It’s caused by differences in how the brain processes language and is unrelated to intelligence.

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Physical Education has changed over the years. Today, PE encompasses not just physical activity but also mental, social, and emotional education.

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There’s an ongoing debate about the best way for students to take notes in class. Some experts argue for typing on a laptop, while others say handwriting is better.

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Spring means warmer days and blooming trees — and if you're one of the millions of people with seasonal allergies, it also means sneezing, congestion and runny noses.

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Food insecurity among students of all ages is rising. However, school meal programs face significant funding issues with the national public-school meal debt reaching $176 million annually.

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According to the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress, reading scores for American students have hit a new low. The latest assessment reveals that 40% of 4th graders and 33% of 8th graders scored below the basic level in reading.

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To the frustration of many parents, when asked about their day at school, many children answer with one word: boring. The problem is that when students are bored, they stop paying attention and stop learning.

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With Daylight Saving in the rearview mirror, many people are asking why we continue with this bi-annual ritual. Cindy Mae, a professor of psychology at the College of Charleston, co-authored a study that looked at how your chronotype plays a critical role in how we think.

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