The first large-scale, longitudinal study adapted into the regular school curriculum finds that structured music lessons significantly enhance children's cognitive abilities -- including ...

Vacation Bible School (VBS) is back this summer. Learn its 125-year history, who attends, what kids learn, and why millions ...

A Kentucky pastor defends a controversial church skit involving children chanting during a mock execution, sparking debate on ...

A viral video of a graphic Vacation Bible School skit has put a church under fire. The pastor says critics are missing the context.

Last February, his wife passed away, a loss that drastically altered the rhythm of everyday life. He speaks about her ...

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A Gentile Whose Faith Jesus Commended ...

Online registration is now open for Vacation Bible School July 27-30, 6-8 p.m. The theme is Emerald Crossing, with songs, stories, activities and snacks. Back to School Bash is Friday, July 31 where ...

The Qafzeh cave, in present-day Israel, has brought to light one of the most significant fossil assemblages for tracing the ...

In the minds of many people, math lives in the classroom—on blackboards, in textbooks, and in tests. New research from Amber Simpson, associate professor in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and ...