Some languages take far more practice to learn, let alone master. These are 7 currently spoken languages that are some of the most difficult to learn.

The classroom as we know it is undergoing a profound transformation. Digital innovation has moved beyond simple computer labs ...

Laura Kelly traces a journey from childhood fear of birds sparked by Hitchcock’s "The Birds" to an adult reverence for them.

A friend and I recently drove to Mackworth Island to see “Deep Blue Sound,” a play about islanders grappling with a sea change — the absence of whales that had always returned, until they didn’t. ...

Fresno Unified’s Farber School of Online Learning has grown to one of the largest online programs in California.

Learn letter sounds, visit a library, read a book with Ms. Rachel and more in this playful mix of lessons that help littles get ready to read. Sing and dance with Ms. Rachel and her friends! This ...

When writing an acknowledgement letter that sounds polite and formal, you should use a formal tone, explicit language, and keep the message short while covering every relevant information. When you ...

When it comes to teaching preschoolers their ABCs, sticking with the basics might just be more effective. Despite the rise of digital tools and educational games, learning to read still begins with ...

Abstract: In this paper, we present a new transportation mode recognition system for smartphones called DeepVehicleSense, which is widely applicable to mobile context-aware services. DeepVehicleSense ...

Re: “Possible mountain lion spotted near residence” (Page B4, July 24). As the East Bay’s residents face the thrill — and perhaps a dash of terror — of a ...

Tara Mozroll aims to have her kindergarteners reading before they begin first grade, and the teacher’s job is made easier when incoming students know their ABCs, recognizing the letters and their ...