Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

A rewrite of Texas’ social studies curriculum is underway, with lawmakers, teachers and history enthusiasts at odds over exactly how to present the history of Texas and the United States to the ...

As the number of multilingual students continues to rise nationwide, new research shows that targeted language instruction can make a measurable difference. A recent Lexia study found that students ...