Boston Parents Paper

07/29/2025

High school debate clubs are teaching students how to stay calm under pressure, think critically, and engage in civil discourse skills.

07/24/2025

Now that President Trump has signed Republicans' massive overhaul of the federal student loan program, we explain what's set to change.

07/23/2025

Adults can help teens develop healthier relationships with technology by focusing on values, habits and emotional awareness.

07/18/2025

School vouchers are going national and the federal student loan system is getting an overhaul. Here's what to know.

07/18/2025

The small plastic instrument has long been the go-to instrument in elementary schools. But it is capable of so much more than "Hot Cross Buns."

07/15/2025

The Moth podcast resonated with teacher Jessica Lifsh*tz as a teaching tool because speaking in front of audience can be the pathway to finding community.

07/14/2025

Dr. Peggy Carr, former education statistics chief, describes her final days under DOGE and what the ed department cuts mean for understanding what students in the United States are and are not learning through the NAEP.

07/11/2025

As the Trump administration issues executive orders related to DEI, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association is considering dropping references to DEI in favor of “person-centered care.”

07/07/2025

But the administration relents on yanking data from researchers.

06/30/2025

Help teens with sexual questions find answers and confidential support.

For Families and Organizations Concerned about Youth Problematic Sexual Behaviors This resource has been developed to help and support parents, caregivers, and youth-serving organizations who are looking to take an active role in the prevention of child sexual abuse, and particularly who want to pre...

06/24/2025

Subtle language shifts — like framing students as teachers, scientists, or writers — can boost confidence, encourage independence, and foster a growth mindset.

06/17/2025

Gender expectations can shape the way adults view kids' learning behaviors, often leading to missed ADHD signs as behaviors get mistaken for personality traits.