Seven in ten believe today’s children use fewer words than previous generations, with 67% saying children now struggle to express themselves confidently, according to new research. Adults place much ...

Rena Cohen’s first Sunday puzzle gives something to everyone. By Caitlin Lovinger Jump to: Tricky Clues | Today’s Theme SUNDAY PUZZLE — Will Shortz, in his print introduction to this grid, writes: ...

Students, parents and school principals all instinctively know that some teachers are better than others. Education researchers have spent decades trying — with mixed success — to calculate exactly ...

(CNN) — As someone who’s originally from Southern California and now lives in the South, it’s not uncommon for me to get Valley girl comments. I have a habit of throwing in a quick “you know, like” or ...

A single English verb carries more definitions than any other in the language. Lexicographers have confirmed that the word 'Run' holds 645 distinct meanings in the Oxford English Dictionary’s upcoming ...

After President Donald Trump used the word “retarded” recently, social media posts including the term tripled, fueling a trend that has disability advocates on edge. A new report finds that a ...

Gen Z slang, driven by the internet, evolves rapidly. Some popular slang terms in 2025 originated in Black, LGBTQ+, and gamer communities. "Crashing out," "locking in," and "6-7" are some of the most ...

I was finishing my PhD at Stanford—three kids, big dreams, too little sleep—and on the job market. As I was looking into the top management consulting firms, I discovered a jarring truth: They called ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. The US Department of Energy has told employees in the Office of Energy Efficiency and ...