Just over half of the children born in 2020 will face unprecedented exposure to heatwaves over their lifetime — even under a conservative projection for how climate change will unfold over the next 75 ...

For decades, researchers have documented an achievement gap between children from higher- and lower-income families. On average, children with more resources perform better in school and on cognitive ...

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It's Mother’s Day! Here at ACSH, that means it's time to highlight how dedicated moms help mold their children into capable, ...

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Melatonin is now widely used to help children sleep, but scientists say the enthusiasm may be getting ahead of the evidence. A major review found clear benefits for children with conditions like ...

You've probably heard the age-old complaints from middle children about feeling overlooked, stuck between the ambitious firstborn and the adored baby of the family. For years, people have debated ...

Young children can reach agreement without talking or seeing the whole group. Their secret may be the mix of leaders, ...

What can you do to move your school district toward the goal of exemplary science instruction? Begin by taking some small (but critical) steps toward the long-term goal. Become informed. Find out what ...