Reading's best language
New study shows early reading in any language helps children learn to read English.
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Study: Children are interested in politics but need better education from parents and schools
The 2020 election is approaching—how should we talk with children about this election and about politics more broadly? The findings of a new multisite study of children's reactions to the 2016 U.S. presidential election ...
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Sep 10, 2019
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7 ways to build your child's vocabulary
If you want your child to have a rich and fulfilling life, one of the best things you can do is help build your child's vocabulary. Research shows strong language ability is associated with a number of positive things, including ...
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Jun 21, 2019
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Outdoor learning has huge benefits for children and teachers—so why isn't it used in more schools?
Research shows that healthier and happier children do better in school, and that education is an important determinant of future health. But education is not just about lessons within the four walls of a classroom. The outdoor ...
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Jun 4, 2019
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Michael Tomasello: What makes humans human?
In his new book, Becoming Human, (Harvard University Press, 2019) Michael Tomasello brings together more than two decades of his research on what makes humans unique. The book builds on Tomasello's work studying young children's ...
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Apr 9, 2019
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Researchers investigate the impact of the statewide opioid crisis on teachers
When their family members struggle with substance use disorders, children bring experiences of neglect, trauma and often, mental health issues into the classroom, creating challenging environments for their teachers. Researchers ...
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Mar 13, 2019
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Sociologists study the impact religion has on child development
Do children raised by religious parents have better social and psychological development than those raised in non-religious homes? In a new study, researchers found that religion can be a mixed blessing for children as they ...
Social Sciences
Feb 7, 2019
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With larger classes, teachers can't attend to children's needs
In Ontario, Education Minister Lisa Thompson recently announced she will be consulting with education partners on the possibility of removing hard caps on class sizes.
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Jan 28, 2019
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Why I use Harry Potter to teach a college course on child development
In an effort to find a more engaging way to present child development to new psychology students, I decided to use a book about a little orphan boy who later discovers he is a wizard.
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Aug 1, 2018
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Friends influence middle schoolers' attitudes toward peers of different ethnicities, races
The United States is increasingly diverse ethnically and racially. Studies have shown that for young people, simply being around peers from different ethnic and racial backgrounds may not be enough to improve attitudes toward ...
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May 22, 2018
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