International Youth Day - 130 million still illiterate

http://www.unesco.org/en/education/dynamic-content-single-view/news/international_youth_day_130_million_young_people_still_illiterate/back/9195/

On August 13 International Youth Day will take as its theme Sustainability: our challenge, our future. What challenges do our youth face concerning sustainability in the future?

Toddlers from talkative homes have advantage in learning

http://digg.com/educational/Toddlers_from_talkative_homes_have_advantage_in_learning

Inviting children to express their thoughts can be a stepping stone to literacy. How are you helping your children learn in your home?