From brain development to accents, aptitude, and motivation, the real science behind language learning challenges the idea ...

Many middle-class families assume their income should cover a comfortable life, but the reality is often different. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the U.S. median household income in 2025 is ...

No major U.S. metro is affordable enough for the middle class, but the Twin Cities is one of the most accessible options. According to a report this month from the Brookings Institution, more than 75% ...

Flood watches and warnings remain in effect for large portions of northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington this morning. Here is the latest forecast. OPB’s Natalie Pate continues today’s newsletter ...

PPS dismantled the Language Access Services team this past spring amid millions of dollars in budget cuts. They say needed services are still provided, but some argue vulnerable families are worse off ...

In recent decades, researchers have identified a dramatic nationwide shift: The American middle-class family is struggling. The middle class is a social group that is defined mainly by income. A 2024 ...

Understanding the historical evolution and divergence of languages requires a quantitative framework for measuring their relationships. Traditional linguistic classifications provide hierarchical ...

The New York City public school system is developing a new language translation app to help families better connect with teachers and other school staff, Mayor Adams and Chancellor Melissa ...

The Texas law mandating the Ten Commandments to be posted in every public school classroom is facing another legal challenge, and the new lawsuit could eliminate the posters statewide. The American ...

A class action lawsuit has been filed by a group of Texas families in the third legal challenge over displays of the Ten Commandments in classrooms across the state. On Tuesday, a group of 18 ...