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Research reveals tools to make STEM degrees more affordable
In a new study in Issues in Science and Technology, Dominique J. Baker, an associate professor in the College of Education and Human Development and the Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy & Administration at the ...
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Teacher lawsuits over forced grade inflation won't fix unfair grading—here's what could
After refusing to give some students grades they hadn't earned, high school chemistry teacher Toni Ognibene sued the Clovis Unified School District in California for allegedly retaliating against her. The lawsuit was filed ...
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The bigger the student loan, the smaller the chance of getting good grades
If you are a student living on a loan in the United States, you are less likely to get good grades than your debt-free fellow students. The bigger your student loan, the poorer you perform.
Economics & Business
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Staying on trend: Research dives into aligning social media skills development to industry expectations
New research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham's Collat School of Business is revealing how college students grasp social media marketing concepts, and what industry leaders are looking for when they enter the ...
Economics & Business
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Uncovering a CS Lewis poem
A forgotten poem by Chronicles of Narnia author CS Lewis reveals details of friendships between fantasy writers and medievalists at the University of Leeds.
Social Sciences
Apr 22, 2024
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Life goals and their changes drive success, says study
"Where is my life going?" "Who do I want to be?" As future-thinkers, adolescents spend significant time contemplating these types of questions about their life goals. A new study from the University of Houston shows that ...
Social Sciences
Apr 22, 2024
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Danish children encounter four typical family learning environments
Do children have regular bedtimes and do parents enforce strict screen time policies? And do parents take their children to museums so that they can learn from an early age? Or is everyday life more about having fun together, ...
Social Sciences
Apr 22, 2024
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Fighting impostor syndrome: Researcher aims to help students struggling with self-doubt
Jiyun Elizabeth L. Shin has seen the impacts of impostorism—commonly referred to as impostor syndrome—firsthand. "When I talk about impostorism, students often come up to me after class to talk about their experiences," ...
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Apr 22, 2024
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Japan's premodern concept of nature at root of distinctive mindset in early childhood education
Observers of Japanese early childhood education and care have pointed to the mindset of educators watching over and waiting on preschoolers as being an intriguing tendency. This "mimamoru" approach has its roots in a premodern ...
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Apr 22, 2024
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Plastic fantastic or nature-based playgrounds: Which is best for children's development?
Colorful slides and metal monkey bars are the mainstay of local playgrounds. But look around and you'll notice a growing trend for natural elements in children's play spaces, So, which is better for children's development?
Social Sciences
Apr 22, 2024
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Online schooling is not just for lockdowns. Could it work for your child?
During COVID almost all Australian students and their families experienced online learning. But while schools have long since gone back to in-person teaching, online learning has not gone away.
Education
Apr 19, 2024
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Training of brain processes makes reading more efficient
A team of researchers from the University of Cologne and the University of Würzburg have found in training studies that the distinction between known and unknown words can be trained and leads to more efficient reading. ...
Education
Apr 18, 2024
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Researchers find lower grades given to students with surnames that come later in alphabetical order
Knowing your ABCs is essential to academic success, but having a last name starting with A, B or C might also help make the grade.
Social Sciences
Apr 17, 2024
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In life cycle diagrams, small changes make a big difference
Life cycle diagrams are ubiquitous in science textbooks, and they may be due for some updates. A new study finds simple design changes in these diagrams can have a dramatic impact on the ability of undergraduate students ...
Social Sciences
Apr 17, 2024
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Gender stereotypes in schools impact on girls and boys with mental health difficulties, study finds
Gender stereotypes mean that girls can be celebrated for their emotional openness and maturity in school, while boys are seen as likely to mask their emotional distress through silence or disruptive behaviors.
Social Sciences
Apr 17, 2024
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Study completes new analysis of patents to refute earlier claim that research has lost its innovative drive
A high-profile study made headlines in 2023 stating that the scientific and innovation system is producing less and less completely new knowledge. Researchers at the University of Basel are now refuting this claim, at least ...
Economics & Business
Apr 16, 2024
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Study says parent perceptions of school meals influence student participation in school meal programs
A new study suggests that the way parents view school meals can impact how likely their children are to participate in meal programs at school.
Social Sciences
Apr 15, 2024
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Games are the secret to learning math and statistics, says new research
Games may be the secret to learning numbers based subjects like math and economics, according to new research.
Education
Apr 15, 2024
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Report finds significant gender and racial inequities in the educational measurement profession
Gender and racially based employment disparities, differences in perceptions of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and workplace discrimination remain significant issues in the field of educational measurement, according ...
Economics & Business
Apr 15, 2024
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School suspensions and exclusions put vulnerable children at risk, study shows
Managing problematic student behavior is one of the most persistent, challenging, and controversial issues facing schools today. Yet despite best intentions to build a more inclusive and punitive-free education system, school ...
Education
Apr 15, 2024
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