Education
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Education
Why Do So Many Kids Fall Behind in Math by Third Grade?
Third grade is where a lot of children quietly start losing math, and it usually is not about intelligence. Here is what actually happens...
Marcus Ellison · 4 min read · June 5, 2026
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The Shocking Truth About Homework in Elementary School
Decades of research show homework does almost nothing for young kids. Here is what actually helps before middle school.
Naomi Caldwell · 4 min read · June 2, 2026
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Skip This Reading Habit And Your Kid Falls Behind
One reading habit drives more vocabulary and comprehension gains than any tutoring program. Most families stop doing it too early.
Adrienne Coleman · 4 min read · May 28, 2026
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442 Private Colleges Are at Risk of Closing and the Students Who Will Pay the Price Are Already Enrolled
A new projection from Huron Consulting Group estimates that more than a quarter of the nation's private nonprofit colleges face closure or...
Amara Diallo · 5 min · April 30, 2026
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AI Tutoring Beats Private Tutors for Math Under 12
Recent research and classroom data agree on something parents will not want to hear. AI tutoring tools outperform private human tutors for...
Maxine Reade · 5 min · May 15, 2026