Is it time to make room in our already crowded curriculum for media literacy?

American educational officials would do well to take a thorough look at the secondary school structure in the Netherlands. Owners of some of the best scores on the international PISA exams (ranked the ninth best in the world as of 2008), the Dutch feature an extraordinarily complex system that seeks to make school meaningful for all children. 

Could improved teacher instruction be right in the palms of our hands?

Many teachers are turning to comic books as a tool to develop reading skills as well as a deeper love for reading.

When it comes to today's kids and their use of technology, a new report sponsored by the British Library and the Joint Information Systems Committee reveals some very interesting results.