motion), physical science (shadows), and life science (plants). Lessons and activities are designed to fit preschool routines (circle time activities, outdoor activities, hands on investigations, etc.

But the spirit of the new science standards, which emphasize hands-on experiments, critical thinking and broad scientific concepts, can actually begin in infancy, Rood said. A few tips for families, ...

Gov. Jerry Brown on Tuesday signed into law a bill that begins a three-year planning process to expand computer science education for all grades in California’s public schools, beginning in ...