Ugly chocolate Christmas candies were the “aha” moment that turned a holiday treat into a lab experiment for Jessica Chastain’s middle school students. About 14 years ago, Chastain, a veteran teacher ...

Third graders at the Mt. Vernon-Enola Elementary School participated in their first science experiment on Thursday. The science experiment asked, “What happens when water falls on different surfaces?” ...

Incoming first-graders offered advice to students starting first grade this year. Many students said they were nervous on their first day but made friends quickly. Reading, math and making friends ...