Americans living at the start of the 20th century possessed far greater self-reliance than those born at the start of the 21st century.

Over 170 students and faculty from the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science introduced children from kindergarten through fourth grade to the foundations of coding with hands-on ...

Are kids these days doomed? A concerned middle school teacher recently took to social media to explain the lack of reading and problem-solving skills in her teen students. “I don’t understand how ...

A clean and well-run home is the result of small, consistent habits that make daily life more comfortable and stress-free. Home management isn't just housekeeping and tidying up — it's about creating ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. For the recent Cedar Rapids School Board Election The Gazette published what each candidate had as their ...

All of us rely on a set of basic skills to navigate life, from cooking a simple meal to reading social cues. These abilities help us take care of ourselves and connect with others smoothly. Most of us ...

Before smartphones and tutorials, people just figured things out. These 10 basic skills boomers mastered still leave younger generations baffled. Every generation loves to tease the one that came ...

High school students in Peoria are learning valuable trade skills that could lead directly to well-paying careers as electricians. Dozens of Peoria Unified students participated in an Electrical ...

I’ve been helping several single women for the past few years. One has been featured in this column at least once in the past year. I’m pleased to report that she’s gaining confidence and tackling ...

Andrea Asuaje is a senior radio producer with “Under the Radar with Callie Crossley.” Prior to her work at GBH, she was a senior producer and show runner at Rococo Punch; and a reporter, producer and ...