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Stories, trends, and insights from the world of open education.
You won't see this again until 2037

Jul 4, 2026

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2 min read

You won't see this again until 2037

A Fourth of July on a Saturday is rarer than you'd guess. Plus what a few families' kids made for America's 250th.

Charlie Deist
Charlie Deist
How to spot dyslexia

Jul 1, 2026

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1 min read

How to spot dyslexia

A reading specialist shares the hidden signs you might not notice.

Ela Bass
Ela Bass
10 screen-free summer tools

Jun 29, 2026

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4 min read

10 screen-free summer tools

The latest State of Childhood report is out. Inside: a free-college roadmap and 10 screen-free summer tools.

Charlie Deist
Charlie Deist
Screen time spikes (again)

Jun 27, 2026

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4 min read

Screen time spikes (again)

The latest State of Childhood report is out. Inside: a free-college roadmap and 10 screen-free summer tools.

Charlie Deist
Charlie Deist
College before high school?

Jun 24, 2026

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1 min read

College before high school?

Both daughters graduated debt-free. One finished her degree about a week before she finished high school. Here's exactly how.

Ela Bass
Ela Bass
Is your child's attention span "normal"?

Jun 22, 2026

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1 min read

Is your child's attention span "normal"?

Multiply their age by 5 minutes. That's the rough ceiling - here's how to double it.

Charlie Deist
Charlie Deist
You can just build things

Jun 20, 2026

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4 min read

You can just build things

Have your kids build one thing to celebrate America's 250th by July 1. PLUS: a home-made diploma maker, a program deadline reminder, and tips for a screen-free summer.

Charlie Deist
Charlie Deist
Not all burnout is the same

Jun 17, 2026

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1 min read

Not all burnout is the same

Why doing everything still leaves you drowning.

The golden rule of screen time

Jun 15, 2026

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1 min read

The golden rule of screen time

The simple policy that turns passive consumers into active creators. (Plus: 10 channels worth bookmarking)

Charlie Deist
Charlie Deist
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