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Low-income students and girls are steered away from 'risky' creative careers at school, says report
Schools, families, and social pressures are channeling young people—especially girls and poorer students—away from studying creative subjects because they are considered low-status or financially "risky," a new report ...
Education
8 hours ago
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Boys ditch books when schools close—girls keep reading: Study
When holidays or pandemics shut down schools, gender differences in children's reading habits widen; boys stop reading, while girls continue, according to a new study from the University of Copenhagen. The researchers say ...
Social Sciences
15 hours ago
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Mathematical framework maps landscape of student knowledge via short quizzes
When we learn something new, that information does not exist in isolation. It integrates into the complex landscape of our knowledge, forging connections with existing ideas and opening up possibilities for new learning. ...
Mathematics
22 hours ago
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Did you hear the one about scientists telling jokes? Not many did, according to a study of humor at conferences
To engage audiences and help keep their attention, many public speakers sprinkle their speeches with a little humor. It's a useful tool, but something that scientists rarely use, according to a report into humor at science ...
Research team examine ethical and methodological use of generative artificial intelligence in higher education
University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies scholars Patricia Akojie, Ph.D., Marlene Blake, Ph.D., and Louise Underdahl, Ph.D. have published new research exploring how generative artificial intelligence tools (GenAI) ...
Education
Mar 23, 2026
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Trying your best in a second language? Here's why native speakers seem so rude
Rudeness, whether real or perceived, can deeply affect cooperation, trust, and workplace culture. But judgments of what we consider rude aren't confined to specific disrespectful words or phrases—they are shaped by the ...
Social Sciences
Mar 22, 2026
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Women assistant principals average 13.2 teaching years before first principal bid
During Women's History Month, University of Delaware Associate Professor Lauren P. Bailes is taking a closer look at why males continue to outnumber females in school leadership roles, despite equivalent years of experience. ...
Social Sciences
Mar 21, 2026
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How AI‑supported storytelling helps adult learners understand environmental science
University of Phoenix announces the publication of "Harnessing AI, Virtual Landscapes, and Anthropomorphic Imaginaries to Enhance Environmental Science Education at Jökulsárlón Proglacial Lagoon, Iceland" in Glacies.
Education
Mar 20, 2026
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Eye-tracking reveals the brain commits to one syntax before a sentence is clear
People often seem to understand language before they have actually heard enough words to determine its structure. In everyday conversation, listeners react immediately, anticipate what others will say, and rarely wait for ...
Education
Mar 19, 2026
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More and more teachers and students are using AI, even though it might do more harm than good
K-12 teachers and students across the country are increasingly using AI in and out of classrooms, whether it is teachers turning to AI to refine lesson plans or students asking AI to help them research a particular topic.
Education
Mar 18, 2026
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School phone policies not silver bullet for student outcomes
Students who attend schools with smartphone bans report missing sleep to make up for "lost time" on their phones but benefit from more face-to-face socializing in the school day, as a new UK study reveals a mixed picture ...
Education
Mar 18, 2026
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Dolls beat tablets at building social understanding, six-week study suggests
Research by Cardiff University has found that playing with Barbie dolls can help reach key milestones in developing empathy and social understanding during childhood. Doll play was found to be beneficial for both boys and ...
Social Sciences
Mar 18, 2026
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Children can face more anxiety when religion is lacking, according to study
Young people around the world are increasingly suffering from anxiety disorders. A team from the Mental Health Research and Treatment Center (FBZ) at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, has investigated how this development ...
Social Sciences
Mar 18, 2026
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What an ancient Chinese philosopher can teach us about Americans' obsession with college rankings
Each March, many of the country's most selective colleges and universities release their admissions decisions, reviving debates over the roles of race, wealth and privilege—and putting Americans' cultural obsession with ...
Social Sciences
Mar 18, 2026
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The autonomy of universities in the U.S. falls far behind peer group, analysis finds
Academic freedom continues to decline worldwide. Over the last decade, it has declined in 50 countries, while only nine countries have registered improvements. The countries that have experienced a decline include several ...
Education
Mar 17, 2026
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Why universities still struggle to make degrees accessible for disabled students
The higher education sector is more aware of disability than it was a few years ago. Universities are more willing to provide support, and attitudes have improved. What students describe day to day, however, tells a different ...
Education
Mar 17, 2026
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Generative AI in business schools: Friend or foe?
Since tools like ChatGPT burst into higher education, debate has focused on two extremes: either students are all committing underhanded academic fraud and plagiarism or Artificial Intelligence will magically revolutionize ...
Economics & Business
Mar 17, 2026
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Social background shapes how hard children work at school, according to study
Which children work harder at school, and what do their efforts have to do with their social background? Until now, educational research has been unable to provide empirically based answers to this question. However, a new ...
Social Sciences
Mar 17, 2026
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Failing to succeed: Why post‑secondary students need more room to mess up
University students today face a confusing mix of messages about failure. They hear from a variety of sources, sometimes including educational institutions, that it's a normal part of learning, yet they move through systems ...
Education
Mar 16, 2026
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Specialist resource centers linked to stronger sense of belonging, attainment for autistic pupils
Specialist resource centers (a form of "Inclusion Base") within mainstream secondary schools may be linked to stronger academic progress, improved attendance, and a greater sense of belonging for autistic pupils, according ...
Education
Mar 12, 2026
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