Brains affected by autism appear to share a problem with cells that make myelin, the insulating coating surrounding nerve fibers that controls the speed at which the fibers convey electrical signals.

Teachers and administrators in Monterey, California experimented with strategies to build school cultures where the adults are always learning and transferring that excitement and willingness to take risks to students.

Will California follow Oregon's lead and allow students to take excused mental health days?

Senior citizens who don't keep up with technology are at risk of social isolation. A New Mexico nonprofit pairs tech-savvy youth with seniors, and both generations benefit from the human connection.