I first began writing for The Chronicle in the fall of 1999, in a series describing my search for a tenure-track job. Back then, readers sent me actual, physical letters, although it wasn’t long ...

The first thing students did in Carrie Collins’ first-grade class at Conley Elementary School in Chandler was wash their hands, standing six feet apart in line at the sink. It was the first day of ...

A study of 820 1st grade classrooms suggests that many are not as warm, friendly, and academically stimulating as some experts think they ought to be. According to the research, published this month ...

ODESSA, Texas — The first day of school is always filled with excitement and nerves, but for students at Idea Yukon College Preparatory in Odessa, this year brings a special milestone. Idea Yukon ...