Blind Students Compete in Unique Competition
It has been nearly 200 years since Louis Braille created a system of raised dot writing for blind people. Many people see the little dots as something of a novelty.…Read more →
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Rising Food Prices Causing Hunger for Children
Rising food prices are causing poor children and families in developing countries to sink deeper into hunger and malnutrition, according to Children International, a leading U.S.-based humanitarian organization. It states…Read more →
What Parents and Kids Need to Know about Nature
Children in the U.S. spend 50 percent less time outdoors than they did 20 years ago. In an effort to motivate families and their children to get outside more often…Read more →
Benesse Imagination Zoo on iPhone
Imagination Zoo is a new painting application that allows children to design their own creatures and share them with friends from around the world. These animals move, make sounds, and…Read more →
8 Tips on How to Talk to Kids about Disasters
As news coverage continues of tornado devastation across the American South, children will likely see disturbing news footage and have questions about this tragedy. Below are several suggestions on how…Read more →
Target for School Library Makeover Program
Target Corp. has announced 42 new schools that will receive a new library as part of the 2011 Target School Library Makeover program. Education experts and advocates such as Alma…Read more →
Over 400 Students for Global Tech Competition
In July, more than 400 students from around the world will travel to New York to showcase their ideas for using technology to solve the world’s toughest problems. As the…Read more →