News tagged with involved
Researcher compiles evidence in support of Darwin's theory of sexual selection
In 1871, Charles Darwin sparked debate that continues today when he proposed that human sex differences evolved based on sexual selection. Sexual selection is Darwin's theory that certain physical, mental or psychological ...
Apr 13, 2010 |
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Bilingual family liaisons increasingly important service for schools
Even during tough economic times, a school district's decision to cut support services aimed at helping Hispanic students and their families navigate through the public school system will prove to be a shortsighted ...
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Mar 25, 2010 |
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Fighting crime with math: Model explains hot spots of illegal activity
(PhysOrg.com) -- Why are some neighborhoods plagued by break-ins while others nearby are relatively unscathed? Why do drug dealers hang out on that corner? And why is police intervention effective in some ...
Mar 22, 2010 |
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Cell phone use linked positively to face-to-face social activities
(PhysOrg.com) -- Cell phone use actually strengthens bonds and supports face-to-face contact with friends and family, new research shows.
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Feb 19, 2010 |
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School districts should encourage citizen involvement in education policy making
COLUMBIA, Mo. -President Obama's "Race to the Top" grant program, which encourages school districts to compete for $4.35 billion, has made a strong push for education reform. While much of the education reform debate has ...
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Feb 11, 2010 |
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To each his own: Consumers and self-designed products
From running shoes to ceiling fans, consumers are becoming the designers of their own products. A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research looks at the ways consumers compare their creations to those designed by pro ...
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Aug 25, 2009 |
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How schools, parents can work together for successful kids
It is widely understood that, ideally, schools and parents should work together to ensure that children can succeed as students and citizens. But what is the right balance? And how much do teachers want parents involved in ...
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Aug 18, 2009 |
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Study finds 18- to 24-year-old group more politically active, but not more knowledgeable
A study by three Kansas State University graduate students finds that the 18- to 24-year-old demographic became more politically active during the 2008 U.S. election season through the use of new media, but that the young ...
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Aug 13, 2009 |
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Americans remain divided on government involvement in health insurance: survey
Researchers from Indiana University's Center for Health Policy and Professionalism Research (CHPPR) have found that support for government-sponsored health insurance for individuals under age 65 remains virtually the same ...
Aug 10, 2009 |
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Australian men risk being lonely and isolated in retirement: Survey
Men are planning for their financial security in retirement but not for their happiness, according to a survey revealing that more women than men plan for their health and leisure interests before they stop working.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Jun 02, 2009 |
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Tying education to future goals may boost grades more than helping with homework
Helping middle school students with their homework may not be the best way to get them on the honor roll. But telling them how important academic performance is to their future job prospects and providing specific strategies ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
May 19, 2009 |
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Adolescents hold differing views on civic and political activity
The record numbers of young people who took part in last year's presidential election, along with high schools' raised expectations that students participate in community service, have led to growing research on teens' civic ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Apr 29, 2009 |
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Errors involving medications common in outpatient cancer treatment
Seven percent of adults and 19 percent of children taking chemotherapy drugs in outpatient clinics or at home were given the wrong dose or experienced other mistakes involving their medications, according to a new study led ...
Dec 30, 2008 |
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