As a child, Ann Ott sought solace in Tippy, her family's dog, after she was sexually abused. As she worked through the trauma, Ott would hug Tippy and cry almost every night. "She slept with me and ...

Bugs often get a bad rap, but teacher Phil Dreste says insects, isopods, and spiders—the creepy-crawlies of horror movies—are actually a powerful teaching tool that can confer some of the same ...

Having pets in classrooms is an idea many teachers think about. Children love animals, and the thought of having a rabbit or fish nearby while studying can feel exciting. At the same time, classroom ...