In 1945, first grade at Mound was a really big deal to me. I was 5 years old and kindergarten was behind me. No more naps at 1 o’clock, and we actually started learning from books like ...

With first-grade teacher Ms. Fowler in a different room, the musicians brought in some lessons in songwriting inspired by the loosely structured format of their own educational upbringing.

Inside a classroom at William Southern Elementary in Independence, there is a team of first graders preparing for Super Bowl ...

The transition from kindergarten to 1st grade can be a challenge. Test scores making an appearance, students learn the ...