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How was popcorn discovered? An archaeologist on its likely appeal for people in the Americas millennia ago

You have to wonder how people originally figured out how to eat some foods that are beloved today. The cassava plant is toxic if not carefully processed through multiple steps. Yogurt is basically old milk that’s been around for a while and contaminated with bacteria. And who discovered that popcorn could be a toasty, tasty treat? Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have …

Is Earth really getting too hot for people to survive? A scientist explains extreme heat and the role of climate change

Many countries have seen extremely hot weather lately, but in most of the inhabited world, it’s never going to get “too hot for people to live here,” especially in relatively dry climates. Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If …

Shop Kids Clothes as Low as $3 During Gerber Childrenswear’s Semi-Annual Sale

(BPT) - It might not feel like it now, but we know cooler temperatures are right around the corner which means now is the time to think about next season’s wardrobe. Luckily, Gerber …

How to Help Families Affected by Childhood Cancer or Blood Disorders

(BPT) - If you know a family facing childhood cancer or a blood disorder like sickle cell disease, you may want to help but don’t know where to start. This guide, created by experts at …

So your school wants to ban cellphones. Now what?

The 74 reports that whether they use Yondr to secure devices or send students to their lockers, educators are finding that setting policy is easy, but enforcement is hard.

The invisible burden of type 1 diabetes through the eyes of a caregiver

(BPT) - Sponsored by Sanofi Caregiving for those with type 1 diabetes is more than a responsibility, it’s a full-time job, requiring around-the-clock care and attention. From monitoring your …

Students are headed back to school armed with AI. Here's how some colleges are adapting.

Numerade analyzed survey data and news reports and interviewed educators to see how colleges and universities are responding to AI.

Data shows severe depression is most prevalent among teens

Mental Health Facilities looked at data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health and other sources to see how severe depression impacts teenagers.

5 tips to staying on track for students headed to college in the fall

Chalkbeat lists the five things students can do this summer to make it easier for them as they head to college in the fall.

5 Reasons Family Meals are a Recipe for Success

(Family Features) Address the epidemic of loneliness by joining the Family Meals Movement and sharing a meal with friends and family today.

Improvements to school meals focus on healthier options

(BPT) - Courtesy of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)It's back to school time again. Did you know K-12 schools serve nutritious breakfasts and lunches to nearly 30 million children …

Dread packing lunch? Top 5 benefits of school-provided lunches

(BPT) - Do you dread the daily routine of packing your child’s lunch box? You’re not alone. According to a 2023 survey, packing school lunches may be the task parents dread most, even …

A Stranger's Donation Cured 9/11 Firefighter's Cancer

(BPT) - On Sept. 11, 2001, as the whole world watched the tragedy unfolding at the World Trade Center, New York firefighter Brian Kevan rushed to the scene to help. Like many others who responded …

New study: 52% of Americans say 'cash is king'

(BPT) - As digital wallets and contactless payments become more popular, 52% of Americans say cash is king, and nearly a third carry it every day (27%), according to new Empower research.Key …

- 9 tips for applying for FAFSA as new, simplified form rolls out this year
  
  Applying for FAFSA became more uncertain this year. Bold.org pulled together the latest tips for applying to set you up for success.
- What are family engagement liaisons, and why do fewer than half of US schools have one?
  
  HeyTutor analyzed National Center for Education Statistics data to illustrate the importance of family engagement liaisons in the U.S.
- Preschool is popular, and more school districts are adding it
  
  Chalkbeat reports on how preschool has expanded into Colorado's elementary schools.