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New Jersey is now requiring grief instruction for teens in public schools. Here’s why that matters.
Grief and loss are experiences everyone will encounter; and now the state of New Jersey is trying to ensure that more young people are prepared for it.
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Homeschooling is on the rise. Moms share what it's like — and why they say it works for their families.
"To me, homeschoolers were weird," one mom says. "I wanted nothing to do with that. ... But there was nothing else available that fit."
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This school banned cellphones 4 years ago. Here's how it's going — and why others are now following suit.
School officials hail the ban as a success, but some critics worry about safety in the event of an emergency like a shooting.
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How did the pandemic affect preschoolers' development? Here's what new research says.
Pandemic learning loss is a major concern — but a new study suggests that for younger kids, there may be more promising news.
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What are the benefits of free school meals? Here's what the research says.
School-provided meals benefit kids' health and academics. So why are they so controversial?
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Extreme weather events are forcing school closures. Experts explain the mental health toll on kids still reeling from a natural disaster.
"While the physical devastation of extreme weather events is evident, the psychological toll, especially on children, can linger,” one mental health expert says.
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When do kids start reading? Here's what experts say.
Doctors say that ages of new readers vary — and that parents shouldn't stress about this too much early on.
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