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LINCOLN --As a kickoff to Lincoln Elementary School’s fourth-grade project-based learning project for Alabama’s Bicentennial, “One City, One Family”, city leaders Mayor Lew Watson, former Councilwoman ...

A diverse range of new and updated 4th grade teaching resources is emerging in early 2026, spanning digital learning tools, printable worksheets, creative projects, and even school garden initiatives.

On a Friday morning near the end of June, Fran O’Malley posed a question to a classroom of students. “Can you think of an example of ‘freedom from’ and ‘freedom to’ in our democracy?” he asked. The ...

From glowing bubbles to crystal gardens, 4th grade science can be a thrilling adventure when kids get to experiment with their own hands. These activities blend fun with real scientific principles, ...

When I was in seventh grade, my middle school class was tasked with raising funds for our end-of-the-year field trip. Since the school had a garden, and tomatoes and peppers grow well in the South, we ...

Can the long-struggling Philadelphia school system change how we measure success by focusing on meaningful work instead of test scores? Ninth-graders at the Science Leadership Academy work on a group ...