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England's synthetic phonics approach is not working for children who struggle to read
Since 2012, England has taken an increasingly narrow approach to how primary school teachers should teach reading.
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German adults outperform international peers in complex problem-solving tasks, study finds
Adults in Germany are better than the international average at coping with problems in new and complex situations. However, this adaptive problem-solving skill depends more heavily on sociodemographic characteristics than ...
Social Sciences
Dec 12, 2025
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Visible for diversity, invisible in research: The burdens Black female academics face in universities
Black women are underrepresented in senior roles in British academia. As of May 2024, there were only 70 Black women professors.
Social Sciences
Dec 12, 2025
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New AI-powered tool helps students find creative solutions to complex math proofs
Math students may not blink at calculating probabilities, measuring the area beneath curves or evaluating matrices, yet they often find themselves at sea when first confronted with writing proofs.
Mathematics
Dec 12, 2025
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Almost 60% of pupils accidentally stumble on unverified Holocaust content on social media
Experts at UCL have raised concerns about online misinformation after new research found that over half of pupils have unintentionally encountered Holocaust-related content on social media.
Social Sciences
Dec 11, 2025
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The problem with the school smartphone debate
Amid concern about student screen time and mental health, new research indicates that most U.S. public schools already have policies regulating the use of smartphones in class.
Social Sciences
Dec 11, 2025
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The Ivies can weather the Trump administration's research cuts. Public universities that have the most to lose
Most of the media coverage of the federal government's recent cuts in federal research money for universities has focused on its effects on a handful of elite Ivy League universities, such as Harvard, Columbia and Cornell.
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Dec 11, 2025
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The toy aisle is still full of gender bias. Here's how to navigate it these holidays
Parents the world over have begun the task of negotiating Christmas lists written by their children. But buying the right presents for kids can feel like a minefield, with an ever-growing list of choices and factors to consider. ...
Education
Dec 11, 2025
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Polytechnic universities focus on practical, career-oriented skills, offering an alternative to traditional universities
For decades, a four-year college degree was widely seen as the standard path to getting most midlevel jobs in the United States. It was the expected entry point for getting a job as a marketing specialist, project manager, ...
Education
Dec 11, 2025
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Meaning drives young musicians—but few get the chance
Music students are driven both by career ambitions and by a strong personal relationship with music. At the same time, unequal conditions early in life shape who gains access to the music education field. This is shown in ...
Social Sciences
Dec 11, 2025
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On a typical school day, 11% of students are absent. How can Australia fix this?
On a typical school day in Australia this year, about 11% of students were absent. In 2014, the figure was 7%.
Education
Dec 11, 2025
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How building with Lego can help teens talk about life's big questions
If you're thinking about buying Christmas presents for children, chances are a Lego set isn't too far from your mind. The endless creativity that Lego bricks present means they can be used for far more than following instructions ...
Education
Dec 10, 2025
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School feeding programs lead to modest but meaningful results, according to review
Free or subsidized school meals lead to modest gains in math and school enrollment, according to a new Cochrane review that examined the global impact of school feeding programs on disadvantaged children in both high-income ...
Education
Dec 10, 2025
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New book examines how educational reforms have attempted to fix past problems instead of inventing the future
For decades, the consensus has been that American education is not good enough, students are falling behind and society needs to do something to improve schools. But countless efforts at reform and millions in investments ...
Education
Dec 10, 2025
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Lecture-based courses don't work for older adults, researchers warn
Learning later in life isn't just possible, it is important for good quality of life. It can boost memory, emotional well-being, and even a sense of purpose. A new study shows that older adults learn best when they're taught ...
Education
Dec 9, 2025
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Will Scotland's planned four-day week for teachers work?
The Scottish government recently announced plans to pilot a four-day school week. The proposal comes amid growing concerns about teacher supply and well-being.
Economics & Business
Dec 9, 2025
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Museum staff are overwhelmingly in favor of behind-the-scenes tours
If natural history museums can be said to have a problem, it's that they have too many specimens for any one person to see and not nearly enough exhibit space to show them off. The Florida Museum of Natural History, for example, ...
Education
Dec 9, 2025
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Internationally experienced teachers: An overlooked resource to address teaching shortages
The increasing teacher shortage is a concerning global crisis. It will reach a shortfall of 44,000,000 teachers by 2030, according to the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization.
Education
Dec 9, 2025
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Active zones and mini retreats—how to build preschools suitable for neurodivergent kids
An estimated 15–20% of children are neurodivergent, with diagnoses rising each year. They may have a neurodevelopmental condition such as autism or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Education
Dec 8, 2025
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Study urges shift to digital platforms for English learning in China
New research published in the International Journal of Continuing Engineering Education and Life-Long Learning suggests that a rethink is needed on how English is taught in China. The work argues that mobile and networked ...
Education
Dec 8, 2025
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