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This article talks about how race and ethics differs the way parents talk to their children. It shows that white mothers are more likely to talk and read to their children every day than black and hispanic mothers. It talks about how this affects the childrens readiness and there is a 20 to 25 precent gap with children that are white and other minority.

Thia article is about a study done on the connection between parents ready to their children and their development of literacy. It says that the children that were read to a year later had become more literate. This is a very interesting study.

A film on OhioLINK. Helping children to grow and bloom properly also means taking into account their biological rhythms. This program seeks out holistic approaches to education that more scientifically organize the school day and strike a better balance between intellectual and physical development. Educators, psychologists, a geneticist, a philosopher, and others consider topics such as the times of day when students are most ready to learn and the role of play in the developing child. They also question the effectiveness of lectures and take a penetrating look at the video game phenomenon. (53 minutes, color)