Scientific studies claim that modern music has become simpler than ever before, both lyrically and musically. But are they ...

For the first time, Texas is vetting curricula for quality and paying districts extra to use approved materials. But HISD won't submit Mike Miles' controversial NES curriculum for review.

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Being book smart is not the same as being street smart. Just because someone has a pile of degrees doesn’t mean that they ...

Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead in their home on Sunday, and their son was arrested on suspicion of murder. Critic David Bianculli remembers Reiner's contributions to TV and film.

Empower your child by allowing them to take ownership of their learning. Rather than saying, “You have to practice piano,” ...

That loud kitchen jam is not just noise—it is sensory play, motor practice, stress release, and family connection rolled into ...

The “six-seven” shrug—so viral that it has been tapped as the 2025 Word of the Year by Dictionary.com—is the latest of the unending stream of nonsensical jokes, rituals, and competitions that spread ...

The true power of AI lies not in replacing learning, but in opening doors for every learner, including ELL students, to express who they are.

Since launching in 2000, All Songs Considered has been NPR's flagship program for music discovery, artist interviews and conversations with friends and fellow music lovers about the really big ...

December 17, 2025 • The sheer volume and variety of Spanish-language music released every year is breathtaking. Even those of us with our ears to the ground are bound to miss things. So, in this ...