News tagged with middle school

Teacher support is key to self-esteem for Chinese and US youth

As children go back to school this fall, a new cross-cultural study finds that for both Chinese and American middle schoolers, students who feel supported by their teachers tend to have higher self-esteem, and those who don't ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Sep 15, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

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

created May 19, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

NYC officials: Latest swine flu cases mostly mild

(AP) -- A day after a swine flu outbreak shut down three public schools in New York City, officials said Friday the virus is spreading faster than seasonal flu does, but the symptoms have generally been mild.

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created May 15, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Can middle class families make urban schools better?

Due to the economy, more middle-class families are passing on private schools in favor of the local public school.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Apr 24, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1