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Cursive is being reintroduced in schools: handwriting is making a comeback
In April, Pennsylvania schools will return to cursive. In February, a law was passed making handwriting a required subject on par with...
New York City schools are monitoring bathroom trips through an app
Going to the restroom during class is a normal situation. However, you might be surprised to learn that restroom breaks are now...
Russian language for oneself: not for work, but for a child's inner growth
Why might a child need Russian if they live in another country? Many parents in the US and elsewhere ask themselves this question. If with...
Days of the week: how easy it is to explain to children
It seems obvious to adults: a week consists of seven days, they follow each other in strict order, and each day has its own name. But…
Schools enhance students' physical development
Children are moving less. According to the WHO, about eight out of ten schoolchildren globally do not even reach the minimum recommended...
Why is a real break important for children
Imagine: for several years, you sit at a desk all day, try not to fidget, and listen to the teacher. And finally, it's recess. But...
US Bank invests in teachers, not schools.
It sounds unusual, but that's exactly how it works: a major American bank, Huntington National Bank, invested in teachers. Not...
Why do bilingual children often mix languages, and is it okay?
This is called code-switching. The term from a sociolinguistics textbook sounds complicated, but there's a simple meaning behind it. The human brain is structured...
Why is learning easier in the spring: psychology, biology, and language
The seasons change a person. Sometimes you might not notice it, but one day a favorite book can seem like an insurmountable burden. The matter...
At what age is it best to start teaching a child Russian: A stage-by-stage breakdown
This question is asked by almost all parents who have a bilingual household. Some are in a hurry – they start at two years old…