Anya Kamenetz appears in the following:
5 Proven Benefits Of Play
Friday, August 31, 2018
The nation's doctors are being enlisted in a new fight: reclaiming children's right to play. A research paper urges pediatricians to prescribe playtime.
The School Shootings That Weren't
Monday, August 27, 2018
The federal government said schools reported 235 shootings in one school year. But an NPR investigation finds that more than two-thirds of these reported incidents never happened.
Why Teachers Are Going From Classrooms To Campaign Trails
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Back to school season also brings prominent primary victories for two educators and a trend of more politically active teachers nationwide.
'Lies My Teacher Told Me,' And How American History Can Be Used As A Weapon
Thursday, August 09, 2018
James Loewen's 1995 book explained how history textbooks got the story of America wrong. Now, in a new edition, Loewen champions critical thinking in the age of fake news.
How The Science Of Learning Is Catching Up To Mr. Rogers
Wednesday, August 08, 2018
The popular film Won't You Be My Neighbor? shows how the topics — and the format — Fred Rogers brought to TV are as relevant to education and child development as they ever were.
DeVos Family Money Is All Over The News Right Now
Thursday, August 02, 2018
Family separation, the Supreme Court on public-sector unions, the Kavanaugh nomination: All are linked, through donations, to the billionaire family of the education secretary.
DeVos Seeks To Rewrite The Rules On Higher Ed
Thursday, August 02, 2018
The U.S. Education Department is going back to the drawing board on some basic rules of higher education.
The 'Overparenting' Crisis In School And At Home
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Cutting kids' meat or doing their laundry can undermine their sense of self-worth, two books argue.
Raising Brilliant Kids — With Research To Back You Up
Monday, July 23, 2018
Two experts believe that six C's form a framework that can help parents guide kids as they grow.
How Much Screen Time Should Kids Really Have?
Friday, July 20, 2018
Angela C. Santomero, creator of "Blue’s Clues," and NPR education blogger, Anya Kamenetz discuss kid's screen time, in addition to answering listener's questions.
Behind The Campaign To Get Teachers To Leave Their Unions
Thursday, July 19, 2018
Well-funded groups are spreading the word: Teachers no longer have to support the union that represents them.
Scared Of Math? Here's One Way To Fight The Fear
Monday, July 16, 2018
Kids and grown-ups can both experience anxiety when it comes to math. One college professor has an assignment to help banish the dread.
Parenting In The Age Of Screens: Here's What The Experts Do
Thursday, July 12, 2018
Many experts on kids and technology are also parents — and they don't necessarily hold themselves up as paragons for parenting in a time when screens are everywhere.
Parents: Here's How To Pick The Best Kids Apps For Family Vacations
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
A handy guide to choosing fun and educational media for kids this summer.
What Families Need To Know About Screen Time This Summer
Monday, July 09, 2018
Here's the most recent research on screens — just in time for summer, when kids are sure to have them out.
Here's What's Going On With Affirmative Action And School Admissions
Saturday, July 07, 2018
Race and admissions have been in headlines a lot lately, from the federal level on down. Here's a rundown of what is known and what is happening.
This College For Adult Learners Is A Refuge, Not Just A Career Boost
Wednesday, July 04, 2018
Tacoma Program students design their own course of study to address problems in society. They're there to finish degrees they started somewhere else — and based on the numbers, the model is working.
Is This Supreme Court Decision The End Of Teachers Unions?
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
The Janus decision will hurt public sector unions' finances and membership nationwide. What happens now?
Schools Are Out For The Summer, But The Debate On How To Make Them Safer Continues
Friday, June 22, 2018
The PROMISE program was designed as a way to offer troubled students an alternative to suspension or expulsion. Initiated by the Obama administration in 2014, the program is now under scrutiny following the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High in Parkland, Fla., earlier this year.
Making Schools Safer: Harsh Consequences, Or Second Chances?
Friday, June 22, 2018
The tragedy in Parkland, Fla., this year kicked off a national debate over how to reduce school violence: through tighter security and tougher discipline ... or more help for troubled students?
