Children's motivation and attitudes towards learning play a key role in academic success, study finds

A major new study led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London has revealed that noncognitive skills—such as ...
Science Daily

Non-inherited genes affect children's development

Parents' genes -- even when not directly inherited by a child -- may play a role in their educational and mental health outcomes, finds a new report. Parents' genes -- even when not directly inherited ...
The Conversation

Despite improvements to early education, more children are starting school developmentally behind. What’s going on?

So far, 2025 has been a horror year for early education and care. Much of the recent media and political coverage about childcare has focused on safety. This is understandable, given the numerous, ...
Mashable

PBS KIDS embraces AI to launch new era of children's educational TV

PBS KIDS is bringing AI technology to children's public media, building on the service's creative legacy. Credit: Credit: Pipeline Studios, © SHOE Ink / PBS KIDS ...
Education Week

Parents Think Their Kids Are Learning a Lot at School. What Do Students Say?

Parents think their children are more engaged with school and enjoy their time there much more than they actually do, a gap in understanding that could signal that both parents and schools are missing ...
CNBC

Involved dads help kids succeed in school: Here's how

Kids whose dads read, sing and draw with them may have an advantage once they start school, according to new research from the U.K. "Fathers' childcare involvement has a unique and important effect on ...
The Conversation

Educational apps for children: What parents and educators should look for and ignore

Educators and parents buy educational apps (EduApps) to help children learn, bringing in billions of dollars for the mobile app industry, a significant portion of which goes into the pockets of ...
Forbes

9 Humanitarian Crises Where UNICEF Helps Children Learn

Supporting children’s continuity of learning and well-being during emergencies is critical, but more resources are desperately needed, says Robert Jenkins, UNICEF’s head of education. Pupils at Diam ...
Forbes

Getting Gaza’s Children Back To Learning

After more than two years of war disrupted the education of 700,000 students, UNICEF is working with partners to get every school-age child in Gaza back into the classroom. Lana, 10, and her ...