Kathryn Baron

Kathryn Baron is a freelance education reporter based in California. She has worked in public and commercial radio, television (don’t ask), print, and online and still can’t make up her mind which one to pursue. Most recently, she dusted off the algebra cobwebs in her brain to explain Common Core math in GreatSchools' State Test Guide for parents. Baron received a Master’s degree in journalism from Stanford University.

Books that celebrate diversity for 5th and 6th graders

Give your tween the gift of new ideas, experiences, and perspectives with these novels that they'll love — and that they'll never forget.

Books that celebrate diversity for kindergartners

These stories, starring penguins, the coolest cat in the barrio, devoted neighbors, and even a rope, will open your child's eyes, heart, and mind to our wide, wonderful world.

Books that celebrate diversity for 3rd graders

Inspiring stories of triumph in the face of adversity that take place from Kenya and Paris to aboard the Underground Railroad and serving up tamales at home.

Arts education paints more than a pretty picture

Cutting art from schools also cuts out a path to learning skills

When schools cut art programs to save money, kids from low-income families pay the biggest price in lost motivation, lost opportunity, and lost life skills.

You can't tell anybody

Should you keep a sketchy secret if your child asks you not to tell?

What should you do when your child says she can only tell you something if you promise to keep it a secret?

Books that celebrate diversity for preschoolers

10 books for young readers that showcase diversity

From a park in China to the streets of New York to bedtime routines, relatable stories that give your 3- or 4-year-old a glimpse of the world.

Books that celebrate diversity for 1st graders

Kite festivals, wrestling fiends, a telling bus ride, and a little self-awareness sneak their way into these enchanting, eye-opening tales perfect for your 6-year-old.