Suzanne Bouffard’s new book, The Most Important Year, may be just what parents of preschoolers have been waiting for; a guide to what a quality pre-K program should look like. Bouffard spent a lot of time in classrooms watching teachers do some really good things and some not-so-good things. What are some of the things

Anxiety medication might make therapy easier for teens who are suffering from severe symptoms. John Holcroft/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption John Holcroft/Getty Images Anxiety medication might make therapy easier for teens who are suffering from severe symptoms. John Holcroft/Getty Images Teens and children struggling with anxiety are often prescribed medication or therapy to treat

Sour beer has allowed microbiologists an opportunity to find new microbes with applications that could extend beyond simply beer. Matt Bochman, Indiana University hide caption toggle caption Matt Bochman, Indiana University Sour beer has allowed microbiologists an opportunity to find new microbes with applications that could extend beyond simply beer. Matt Bochman, Indiana University Whether

When Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., held a press conference at Albany Distilling Co., this ginger-colored distillery cat stole the show by hopping up on a barrel next to the podium for a photo op with the senator. Courtesy of Distillery Cats/Julia Kuo hide caption toggle caption Courtesy of Distillery Cats/Julia Kuo Inviting a

A relaxed moment for a child in the Khoisan hunter-gatherer society. James Suzman hide caption toggle caption James Suzman A relaxed moment for a child in the Khoisan hunter-gatherer society. James Suzman There’s an idea percolating up from the anthropology world that may make you rethink what makes you happy. The idea is not new.

Angel Ramos hangs on to a banana plant in his neighbor’s backyard. Angel Valentin for NPR hide caption toggle caption Angel Valentin for NPR Angel Ramos hangs on to a banana plant in his neighbor’s backyard. Angel Valentin for NPR A laborer named Angel Ramos used to gather mangos and avocados that grew wild in

President Trump walks to Marine One for his first trip as president in January. Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images President Trump walks to Marine One for his first trip as president in January. Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee is asking the White House for a

Megyn Kelly poses on the set of her new show at NBC Studios in New York. Her first week as host of the morning show was rocky. Charles Sykes/Charles Sykes/Invision/AP hide caption toggle caption Charles Sykes/Charles Sykes/Invision/AP Megyn Kelly poses on the set of her new show at NBC Studios in New York. Her first

Karlian Mercado, 7, rests on the rubble that remains of her family’s home after Hurricane Maria passed through the area of Hayales de Coamo, Puerto Rico. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Joe Raedle/Getty Images There’s lots of new info this week for those thinking about college, plus many other education topics in our

Displaced Syrians head to refugee camps on the outskirts of Raqqa on Sunday. Syrian fighters, backed by the U.S., have been driving out the Islamic State. However, many civilians are fleeing the fighting, and there’s still no sign of a political settlement in Syria on the horizon. Bulent Kilic /AFP/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption

Good morning, here are our early stories: — Democrats Try To Force Dream Act Vote, As GOP Rolls Out Conservative DACA Fix. — Trump Is No-Show For FBI Director Chris Wray’s Installation. — Fears That Bridge Would Collapse Triggers Stampede In India. And here are more early headlines: Pentagon Sends Lt. General To Help Direct

Andrew Brunson, from North Carolina, is in a Turkish prison on terrorism charges that his family calls “totally false.” Courtesy of American Center for Law and Justice hide caption toggle caption Courtesy of American Center for Law and Justice Andrew Brunson, from North Carolina, is in a Turkish prison on terrorism charges that his family