Teens engaged in activism become better critical thinkers, study finds
Youth involved in community-based activism over time become better critical thinkers and more politically active, according to a new University of Michigan study.
Youth involved in community-based activism over time become better critical thinkers and more politically active, according to a new University of Michigan study.
Social Sciences
Aug 1, 2023
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Pupils in state secondary schools in England are much more likely to be excluded if they have a history of receiving social care or special educational needs services, finds a new study by UCL researchers.
Social Sciences
Jul 26, 2023
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A deep and significant genetic split was observed in the forensically important common green bottle fly, Lucilia eximia, which could have important implications for forensic and medical science, a new study published in the ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Jul 26, 2023
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Toy company Mattel has been criticized for "stealth marketing" after giving away free Barbie and Ken dolls to schools as part of a program to teach empathy to children, finds an investigation published by The BMJ today.
Social Sciences
Jul 20, 2023
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A recent and unexpected discovery at Penn Dixie has provided new insight into the evolutionary history of an unusual group of fossils.
Paleontology & Fossils
Jul 10, 2023
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Young children may be fascinated by electronic devices, but a new study suggests that old-fashioned reading may help them grow into better adjusted middle schoolers.
Education
Jun 29, 2023
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Job turnover is a concern in any line of work, but few fields experience this as severely as the child welfare system. Studies show that turnover in the social work workforce nationally could be as high as 40%.
Social Sciences
Jun 22, 2023
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The global burden of disease associated with water insecurity has traditionally focused on diarrheal disease as the most significant driver of infant and child mortality. However, a review in WIREs Water notes that there ...
Social Sciences
Jun 21, 2023
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The imprisonment of a woman in the UK for taking abortion pills at 32-34 weeks of pregnancy has shocked many. Most people are still unaware that abortion at any stage of pregnancy is illegal in England and Wales, unless authorized ...
Social Sciences
Jun 16, 2023
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Becoming a proficient reader holds endless possibilities for a child. These opportunties include long-term academic achievement and educational opportunities, daily life and eventual workplace success—and the magic of being ...
Education
Jun 6, 2023
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