Many of us have probably been trained to do something new on the job and said to the trainer “Just let me sit down and start ...

Educators and parents are increasingly turning to play-based, hands-on activities and outdoor experiences to introduce preschoolers to science concepts. From living vs. non-living classification games ...

North Carolina State University researchers recently found that a program designed to get Girl Scouts involved in citizen science – programs where members of the public can participate in real ...

Faith-based homeschool science programs are helping families connect hands-on learning with spiritual values. Curriculums like Apologia, Christian Light, and others integrate biblical principles into ...

Picture a jeweler at work. Magnifier in hand, he examines a stone, studying the way light dances off it. He’s trying to determine whether it’s a diamond or merely cut glass, of engagement-ring quality ...

A key to designing informal experiences to support learning is to clearly articulate the goals for a particular experience. That is, what should participants learn through their experience? In this ...

Whether your child's semester will start online, in person or at home, these free and discounted educational materials can keep the learning going. Managing Editor Alison DeNisco Rayome joined CNET in ...

The Board on Science Education investigates how science is learned and can effectively be taught from early childhood to adulthood, in both schools and informal settings. Established in 2004, BOSE ...