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• Forget Teachers’ Day, Let’s Declare It Teachers’ Year

  By Christine French Cully|HighlightsVerifiedSeptember 27, 2021Absence makes the heart grow fonder. That adage was confirmed when First Focus and Highlights asked kids recently to tell us how they felt about the new school year.

  By Christine French Cully · Highlights

  Sep. 27, 2021

• What We Learned from Kids’ Letters About 9/11

  By Christine French Cully|HighlightsVerifiedSeptember 1, 2021The terrorist attacks on American soil on 9/11/2001 changed the world forever. Among those experiencing our collective trauma were children, in shock and fearful.  Some of these kids wrote letters to Highlights to express their sorrow and confusion. Some sent us poems they’d written, seeming to intuit that their memory of this event needed to be captured and preserved in a deep and lasting way.

  By Christine French Cully · Highlights

  Sep. 01, 2021

• Forget Teachers’ Day, Let’s Declare It Teachers’ Year

  By Christine French Cully|HighlightsVerifiedSeptember 27, 2021Absence makes the heart grow fonder. That adage was confirmed when First Focus and Highlights asked kids recently to tell us how they felt about the new school year.

  By Christine French Cully · Highlights

  Sep. 27, 2021

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Highlights

Highlights for Children is a company focused on supporting children's development through engaging content and activities. Founded in 1946 by educators Dr. Garry Cleveland Myers and Caroline Clark Myers, it has grown significantly over the years. The company started with a monthly magazine for children aged 6 to 12, featuring stories, puzzles, and educational content that promote creativity, imagination, and social values. Highlights for Children offers a variety of products and services, including several magazines, puzzle books, and activity subscriptions. The flagship *Highlights* magazine includes popular puzzles like *Hidden Pictures* and characters such as *Goofus and Gallant*. The company has also embraced digital platforms, providing mobile apps and podcasts. Additionally, it offers school skills practice books, book clubs, and lifestyle gear, including kids' clothing and back-to-school essentials. Under the leadership of Kent Johnson, the company continues to expand its offerings while staying true to its mission of fostering creativity and kindness in children.