The mother of a child who is almost three asked me if she should worry about her daughter’s academic skills. The mom said, “The teacher quizzed my daughter on recognizing letters, numbers, shapes, and ...

The standardized tests given to children in schools today are a lot different from those their parents might remember. The “opt-out” movement, in which parents and their children organized and refused ...

Genevieve Carlton holds a Ph.D. in history from Northwestern University and earned tenure at the University of Louisville. Drawing on over 15 years of experience in higher education, Genevieve ...

In a first-of-its kind controlled experiment, researchers have found that surprisingly, binge drinking the night before a test does not impact college students' test performance -- although it can ...