In the hands of students, a curved piece of wood becomes a smile, a crown, an oversized ear. The shape’s “meaning” changes with its position or role, a message that also holds true in learning to ...

Technology has changed the way kids record information in school. Laptops and mobile devices have made typing a more convenient way to log notes and data. But a new study shows it may not be a better ...

Another school year, another debate over the fate of cursive writing. More states are making it mandatory as critics question its use. Many schools now limit handwriting instruction, noting children ...