Tests are nobody’s favorite thing. Some people can get nervous and freeze up. Some teachers have begun using aromatherapy-based teaching techniques to help improve such students’ performances. Simple ...

Since school began in August, educators at Eastern Middle School in Silver Spring have tried several strategies to boost scores on statewide tests. They've had practice tests and adjusted the ...

While the pumpkin spice latte rules the school during fall, it's the peppermint mocha who's king during the holidays. But with so many peppermint mochas out there, which is the best? I certainly don't ...

Expect a run at stores on peppermints, gum and mints next week. It’s the annual standardized test-taking time in public schools. The two are connected. A fourth-grade teacher made an oddly specific ...

We got into the holiday spirit this week with our taste test, and figured we would perform a public service, too. Even though it’s not really all that cold outside, the various countdowns to Christmas ...

There's no doubt about it, peppermint is the most popular flavor of the holiday season. Stores are overwhelmed with holiday-themed products right now, so we compiled a list of the top 10 best-tasting ...

This highly coveted flavor is available for a limited time, so it helps to stock up early or risk missing out.

Found in Greek mythology, mint has been a familiar and fresh taste for thousands of years. Just how long is disputed by researchers – with some seeking to disprove any ties to ancient Egypt – but what ...