Understanding segregation and school choice
Are school choice programs contributing to segregation in American schools?
Social Sciences
Jun 8, 2022
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News tagged with learning environment
New research into AMP-activated protein kinase could make cancer treatments more efficient
A team led by Professor of Biology, Senior Vice Provost of Research at NYU Abu Dhabi, and UAE national Sehamuddin Galadari, has discovered a novel structural modification in AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) during anticancer ...
Cell & Microbiology
May 25, 2022
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How workplace culture perpetuates gender gaps and impacts diversity in fields where 'brilliance' is prized
New research from NYU Abu Dhabi may offer an explanation to the reasons behind the underrepresentation of women in fields that are perceived to prize raw intellectual talent or "brilliance."
Social Sciences
Mar 23, 2022
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How idea sharing increases online-learner engagement
Sharing ideas in an online learning environment has a distinct advantage over sharing personal details in driving learner engagement in massive open online courses, more commonly known as MOOCs, says new research co-written ...
Education
Jul 14, 2021
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Students with disabilities show resilience that could guide post-pandemic education
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented a new world of challenges for education. But a new study from the University of Kansas shows the voices and experiences of students who are already among the most marginalized can help ...
Education
May 11, 2021
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Appearance, social norms keep students off Zoom cameras
When the semester shifted online amid the COVID-19 pandemic last spring, Cornell University instructor Mark Sarvary, and his teaching staff decided to encourage—but not require—students to switch on their cameras.
Education
Jan 20, 2021
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COVID-19 turned parents into proxy educators; new research examines the stress it caused
When the emerging COVID-19 pandemic caused most U.S. schools to close and transition to distance learning last spring, many parents were forced into new roles as proxy educators for their children. A study published today ...
Education
Dec 16, 2020
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Human systems management critical for businesses during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted all types of organizations, leading human resources managers to reconsider their roles to support the implementation of social distancing practices, safety measures, and new ways of working. ...
Economics & Business
Dec 8, 2020
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Group tables, ottomans and gym balls: Kids told us why flexible furniture helps them learn
The COVID pandemic has meant many students learnt from home for a lot of the year. But with schools returning to normal across Australia, how will students readjust from learning at the kitchen table (or couch, or bedroom) ...
Education
Nov 19, 2020
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Nervous systems of insects inspire efficient future AI systems
Zoologists at the University of Cologne studied the nervous systems of insects to investigate principles of biological brain computation and possible implications for machine learning and artificial intelligence. Specifically, ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Nov 5, 2020
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