Reading without a purpose leads to lesser comprehension and long-term memory. Many students who read this way find it difficult to participate in class discussions and do as well on their exams as ...

It should come as no surprise to you by now, that helping your kids develop better focusing skills is a combination of planning and flexibility. Hopefully, you and your family have developed some good ...

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Garrett Andrews is an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Political Science at Portland Community College where he teaches State and Local Government. Brenna Swanston is an education-focused ...

A new scientific study suggests that video gaming may be associated with better cognitive performance in children. Published in the JAMA Network Open journal on Oct. 24, the study of nearly 2,000 ...

Many of the people I know seem to have a deep sense of purpose. Whether working for racial justice, teaching children to read, making inspiring art, or collecting donations of masks and face shields ...

Although a growing number of high school dropouts are taking the GED, most who pass the exam discover that it doesn’t help them much in finding improved economic opportunities or completing ...