CHICAGO — Toys that look like weapons. Barefoot students. Disruptive imagery in the background. Pets roaming the room. All a clear violation of rules inside most American classrooms. But that was when most American students were actually inside schools. How do standards like these translate ...

“What children need most are the essentials that grandparents provide in abundance. They give unconditional love, kindness, patience, humor, comfort, lessons in life. And, most importantly, cookies.” — Rudolph Giuliani Zoom Cooking These times sometimes require an abundance of ...

MARQUETTE — Northern Michigan University Provost Kerri Schuiling and her Tennessee-based colleague Francie Likis, both nurse practitioners and midwives, recently published the fourth edition of “Gynecologic Health Care: With an Introduction to Prenatal and Postpartum Care.” The ...

MARQUETTE — Given the creative nature of art, educating youngsters in the field can take on a non-traditional bent as well. Two Marquette artists, Patrick Booth and Ben Pawlowski, have started the Shape and Sound Arts Academy, a visual and musical arts program designed for students ages ...

MARQUETTE — Keep Music Alive, a music education nonprofit organization, announced that Emmy, Tony, and Golden Globe nominated star Matthew Morrison will serve as the official spokesperson for the fifth annual Kids Music Day, which is Friday. “This year has presented many challenges, and ...

Now is the time to get outside into the fresh air. Although leaves are falling rapidly as days shorten, families have just enough time to teach young children the science and art of leaves with simple activities, everyday materials, and conversation. You’ll need a bagful of leaves, a paint ...