In 1979, first graders were expected to achieve a series of old-school milestones in areas that went beyond basic academics. These benchmarks weren't just about learning facts — they tested motor ...

First graders at Ursuline Academy in New Orleans are putting early lessons in entrepreneurship to practical use, turning a classroom business into a community benefit. As part of the school’s annual ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio - A recent analysis found 45% of educational TV shows and videos that first graders across the state watch were from PBS, raising concerns about recent public media funding cuts by ...

At U.S. President Donald Trump's request, Congress voted in July 2025 to claw back US$1.1 billion it had previously approved for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. That measure, which passed in ...

REPORTS ON HOW THEY’RE HELPING THEIR COMMUNITY. I CAN TELL THAT HENRY’S READY. IT IS A GROWN UP EXPERIENCE FOR SOME FIRST GRADERS AT YORK ACADEMY. THE STUDENTS JUST COMPLETED THEIR ANNUAL SERVICE ...

At U.S. President Donald Trump’s request, Congress voted in July 2025 to claw back US$1.1 billion it had previously approved for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. That measure, which passed in ...