We revisit host Deepa Fernandes' August 2023 conversation with school counselor Phyllis Fagell about Fagell's book "Middle School Superpowers: Raising Resilient Tweens in Turbulent Times." It gives ...

Today’s middle schoolers continue to struggle post-pandemic to read and write at the level needed to successfully navigate more complex academic content in the upper grades and beyond, according to a ...

Middle school is a time of intense change, not only academically but socially and emotionally. While parents and teachers often focus on logistics such as school supplies and class schedules, students ...

Somewhere around 11 or 12 years of age, a tween undergoes a small but notable behavioral shift. When talking to parents, I often refer to this developmental stage as the “egg era,” i.e. “It would be ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Finding quality content for middle schoolers is tough—namely because everything they used to like is now “too babyish” and the ...

The new Personal Development class at the middle school teaches a variety of life skills, social-emotional learning, health information and other tips for personal growth.

Middle school is a time of transition for young people as they develop a sense of self. At the same time, changing bodies, more rigorous academics and new social challenges can make middle school ...

For the nine years that I was a middle-school principal, the fact of my job was often a punch line. “Better you than me,” “You’re brave,” and “Bless your heart” were among the many offers of ...

Middle-class buyers are being squeezed by high prices, limited inventory and stubborn borrowing costs, but Barbara Corcoran argues that the right strategy still puts homeownership within reach. Her ...

Finding quality content for middle schoolers is tough—namely because everything they used to like is now “too babyish” and the more mature stuff out there can be pretty questionable, if not downright ...