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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

WASHINGTON — Decluttering and organizing can help the whole family get in the proper headspace before returning back to the classroom. Experts say clearing your space opens you up to being more ...

At first, the idea of a separate open house for sixth-graders may have sounded like the kind of prank middle schoolers are always trying pull on each other, like offering new students directions to an ...