The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for our newsletters to have stories delivered to your inbox. Consider becoming a member to support our nonprofit journalism. Makers of ...

Who started the Great Chicago Fire – Peg Leg Sullivan or Mrs. O’Leary? We can debate it until the cows come home. But one thing that we can’t argue with is the science behind the fire. What made ...

Do your children love to go online, but not always to kids’ websites? Online learning websites for kids are a great way to ...

It’s that time of the year when you’re making your list, checking it twice, for gifts that spark a love of science for the kids in your life. Ira talks with Mahnaz Dar, young readers’ editor at Kirkus ...

SALEM - The non-profit Change is Simple is taking lessons on climate science on the road with a school on wheels. It's called the Sustainability and Climate Innovation Learning Lab (SCILL). "We're an ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — George Fox University students are helping K-12 students catch up on science lessons they might have missed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The university has a Science Outreach Program ...

One of the best parts of being a parent has to be watching children discover the world around them. After all, kids are endlessly curious, and part of the fun is seeing the wonder on their faces as ...

Despite quarantines, lockdowns, and smaller gatherings, Thanksgiving can still be festive this year—with some activities that get kids learning while also having fun. Try teaching kids facts about the ...

Aside from the laboratory, the outdoors is Erin Joy Araneta’s favorite place to be. When the pandemic hit, she found herself with more time to hike, paddle, and rock climb . . . and to reflect.

Finding an activity that adequately keeps kids entertained can be challenging, but the best science kits for kids help stave off boredom, all while being relatively easy to use and educational. The ...