How AI Tools Are Helping Doctoral Students Build Research Skills Faster
A new doctoral program in Singapore is using AI to help students build research skills faster—showing how technology can enhance learning when designed intentionally.
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Berkeley Teachers Approve Historic Contract With 3% Annual Raises
Berkeley teachers just approved a new contract with 3% annual raises and a $1,000 bonus. Here’s why this matters for your child’s education—and what it means for teacher quality in your community.
The Battery That Told the Truth: One Parent’s Discovery About Learning Differences
When one parent noticed his son’s laptop only needed charging once a week instead of daily, he realized his child’s education had been more about data entry than actual learning. Here’s what happened next—and why it matters for every family navigating learning differences.
After COVID, More Adults Than Ever Are Being Prescribed Stimulants—But There’s Another Path
The number of adults prescribed stimulants in Ontario more than doubled after the pandemic began. By mid-2024, 1 in 50 adults aged 18-34 had received these medications. But here’s what the conversation is missing: attention is a skill that can be rebuilt.
National Academies Unveils Roadmap to Bring Data and Computing Skills to Every K-12 Student
A new National Academies report confirms what many parents have suspected: while technology and data now shape nearly every aspect of modern life, K-12 education has failed to keep pace consistently. The solution? A coordinated framework built on seven core competencies designed to prepare every student for an increasingly technological world.
Texas Workshop Explores the Dyslexia-Dysgraphia Connection for Educators
A new Texas workshop is helping educators understand why some children struggle with both reading and writing—and more importantly, what actually works to help them build these skills. The connection might surprise parents.
New Adult ADHD Assessment Tool Shows Promise in Validating Focus Skills
A new validation study shows 78% agreement between an asynchronous ADHD assessment tool and traditional clinical interviews. Here’s what this means for adults exploring their attention patterns.
Why Women’s Focus Development Gets Missed Until Perimenopause Hits
What if your daughter’s ‘chatty’ or ‘daydreaming’ behavior isn’t a personality trait—it’s a focus development pattern you’ve been trained to miss? Research shows millions of women compensates for decades before recognition.
Australian Schools Embrace Skill-Building Approach to Writing Development
Australian educators are embracing a skill-building approach to writing development, with the Dyslexia-SPELD Foundation offering March 2026 workshops that help teachers and parents understand how to strengthen the underlying processing skills that make fluent writing possible.
Georgia House Advances $38.5 Billion Budget With Major Education Investments
Georgia just passed a $38.5 billion budget with major investments in early literacy and classroom staffing. Here’s what that means for families—and why the timing matters for children’s developing brains.