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When John Lewis was a boy, his mother made cinnamon rolls for people who needed a little kindness. John helped deliver them. He remembers taking the rolls to the door and seeing the smile on the recipient's face. Parents often wonder how to teach children...

From kindergarten through high school, parents face a changing task: helping children develop an interest in learning and the ability to follow through. Reading together, preparing for an assignment, and discussing future plans call for different kinds of involvement....

When a young athlete becomes serious about a sport, the whole family starts working around that commitment. Parents must find room for school, practice, skill development, homework, and the drive between them. They want to encourage a child's talent while protecting...

A strong education should teach students to read, calculate, reason, and communicate. It should also train them to notice beauty, make something with care, and understand the stories that shape a people. Creative arts in K-12 education belong in that larger work...

A principal’s work starts before the first bell. Students arrive with different strengths, needs, hopes, and struggles. Teachers need support. Parents need confidence. The school must be safe, orderly, and ready for real learning. Principled school leadership helps...

On July 4, 2026, the United States will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The national America250 effort describes the milestone as a time to reflect on the nation's past, honor the contributions of Americans, and...

Education and economic mobility are not abstract policy goals. They are household questions. Can a mother provide a safer future for her children? Can a student see beyond the circumstances of today? Can a school help a scholar build the habits, skills, and confidence...

Few phrases in American history are quoted more often than “the pursuit of happiness.” Few are understood less. Today the phrase is usually treated as permission for personal fulfillment, comfort, or self-expression. Happiness becomes whatever an individual wants in...

Student government and civic virtue belong together because liberty depends on citizens who know how to govern themselves before they try to govern others. A school can teach the Constitution in class, and it should. But students also need ordered opportunities to...