The education system has changed, but that doesn't necessarily mean we've made progress. In 1979, first graders were expected to achieve a series of old-school milestones in areas that went beyond ...

SPENCER, Iowa (KTIV) - Doctor visits, x-rays, and even surgery can sound scary until a teddy bear shows you how it’s done. At Spencer Hospital, hundreds of first graders are getting a hands-on lesson ...

Incoming first-graders offered advice to students starting first grade this year. Many students said they were nervous on their first day but made friends quickly. Reading, math and making friends ...