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Former day care owner says she doesn't know why child was found sleeping outside

TWIN FALLS — A jury trial began Wednesday for a former day care owner who said she doesn’t know why a toddler was found sleeping in her driveway late at

NEA Survey: Nearly Half Of Teachers Consider Leaving Profession Due to Standardized Testing

U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan recently conceded that too much standardized testing was “sucking the oxygen out of the room”

Mr. Adam Moon

MR. ADAM MOON Physics, Science Olympiad and Engineering Club FAVORITE SC MEMORY Doing the science shows for the 5th graders at St. Wenceslaus with my AP Physics students. I REALLY MISS… Seeing the students and catching up on their day-to-day lives. IN MY EXTRA SPARE TIME I’M... We are building...

Five tips on handling tantrums

Tantrums. Just the word strikes fear in a parent’s heart. Tantrums can be overwhelming, frustrating and downright embarrassing for parents and children. Despite the negativity surrounding tan…

Why This Education Specialist Argues Dance Is Just as Important as Math in School

When someone tells you dance class isn't as important as say, algebra class, there's now solid evidence to prove he or she wrong. Sir Ken Robinson, an advisor on education in the arts to government, recently made a case on Ted.com that dance education should be treated as equal, if not more importan

Why Pediatricians Are Prescribing Books

Children under five years old see their doctor at least once a year, and the opinion of a physician often carries more weight with parents than that of a teacher or counselor.

9 Surprising Facts About Learning and Attention Issues

Do you think you know a lot about learning disabilities and ADHD? Here are nine facts that might surprise you about LD.

Battling Bullying: Getting results for your child

WAVE 3 is working for you, uncovering step by step advice on how to get your school's attention and stop the bullying. For all the stories we've done here at WAVE, there are hundreds more parents wh

Dealing with bullying: Tips for parents

Bullying has been the subject of media reports lately, but in reality, it is a problem that has been around for a long time. In fact, the rate of bullying has stayed fairly steady for the last decade.

Before Starting Preschool: What Your Kids Should Know

Potty training isn't the only skill your child may need to know before heading to preschool. Here are a few important things you should consider before committing to a preschool.

How to Select the Best Elementary School for Your Child

Learn how to find the best elementary school for your child with these actionable steps.

What to Do If Your Child Is Being Bullied

Bullying is one of the most painful things a child can experience. Here are some common signs of bullying, and ways to help your child feel supported if they’re hurting.

Children Need More Choices in Kindergarten, NAEYC Expert Says

An official with the National Association for the Education of Young Children worries that kindergartners have less choice these days to pursue their own interests.

8 ways you may be encouraging your child to be a bully

How do you make sure you're raising a kind child, and not a bully?

Problem Behavior in Preschoolers

Problem behavior in preschoolers: how to better understand your 3- to 5-year-old’s behavior problems and what parents can do to stop tantrums.

Teaching While Parenting: On Kindergarten Readiness