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Racism contributes to poor attendance of Indigenous students in Alberta schools
Regular attendance in schools is a factor that affects positive and healthy childhood development. Students with poor school attendance are at an increased risk for a number of negative outcomes. Students who experience chronic ...
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Welsh-medium school pupils underperform in tests despite more advantaged backgrounds
Secondary schools in Wales that teach pupils through the medium of Welsh are outperformed by their English-speaking counterparts in maths, reading and science tests, according to a new study by Lancaster University.
Education
Sep 29, 2020
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Researcher studies how Black young women use language to fight back
How can Black women push back against the instances of racism, sexism, stereotyping and oppression they've experienced in their lives, in the media and in society at large?
Social Sciences
Sep 29, 2020
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Stop telling students to study STEM instead of humanities for the post-coronavirus world
Finally, someone has figured out how to put an end to students wasting their lives in the quixotic pursuit of knowledge associated with the humanities.
Education
Sep 29, 2020
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Busy pictures hinder reading ability in children
Reading is the gateway for learning, but one-third of elementary school students in the United States do not read at grade level. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are exploring how the design of reading materials ...
Education
Sep 28, 2020
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Teaching kids to read during the coronavirus pandemic: 5 questions answered
Keisha Allen and Kindel Nash research how kids learn to read and prepare future teachers at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. They are also raising children of their own. Here, they answer five questions many ...
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Sep 25, 2020
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Not letting students choose their roommates can make college a drag
When colleges and universities assign roommates instead of letting students pick and choose their own, the idea is often to increase the chance that students will live with someone from a different racial or ethnic background. ...
Education
Sep 25, 2020
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Cynicism, autonomy and job satisfaction: Evidence from teaching profession
Research published in the International Journal of Management in Education has sought to ascertain whether there is a relationship between the psychological characteristics of cynicism, autonomy, and job satisfaction in teachers. ...
Education
Sep 25, 2020
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Education: An influencing factor for intergenerational mobility in Canada
The relationship between the income levels of parents and their children once they reach adulthood is complex, but education could be one of the factors that influence Canadian intergenerational mobility. This according to ...
Economics & Business
Sep 25, 2020
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Theater improvisation techniques show promising results for science classroom engagement
A researcher at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) has developed a unique method to improve class participation in a graduate-level thermodynamics course by incorporating theater improvisation activities ...
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Sep 25, 2020
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Study on motivations of non-Māori to learn te reo
A study on the motivations of non-Māori to learn te reo Māori suggests Pākehā identity is increasingly tied to acquiring a deeper knowledge of, and ability to speak, the indigenous language.
Education
Sep 25, 2020
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New education 'hubs' for Deaf children needed to replace social spaces lost when specialist schools close
New dedicated hubs for Deaf children are needed around the country to provide new social spaces, education and support, an expert has said.
Education
Sep 24, 2020
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New app helps students self-monitor behavior, stay on task
Many students face challenges staying focused and on task in the classroom. Now that the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed many homes into classrooms, those struggles have become even more challenging for parents, students ...
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Sep 24, 2020
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US parents delaying preschool and kindergarten amid pandemic
Claire Reagan was feeling overwhelmed as her oldest child's first day of kindergarten approached and with a baby on the way. The 5-year-old boy has autism, and she worried he would struggle with juggling in-person and virtual ...
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Sep 24, 2020
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Research concludes that remote learning might not be a bad thing
Remote and blended approaches to teacher education can be as effective as face-to-face approaches concludes a new study from the University of Birmingham.
Education
Sep 24, 2020
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How universities can manage student anxiety about coronavirus on campus
Students have returned to UK universities, and the timing couldn't be worse. Some in the medical community have argued that the key to safe reopening is to do so at a time when community transmission is minimal. With coronavirus ...
Education
Sep 24, 2020
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Neurotic college students could benefit from health education
College students are under a lot of stress, even more so lately due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on certain personality types, especially neurotic personalities, college health courses could help students develop a more ...
Education
Sep 23, 2020
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Coronavirus disrupted my kid's first year of school. Will that set them back?
Students in the first year of school to Year 10 have been learning remotely in Victoria. It's estimated first-year students (known as prep in Victoria) in areas that have been under lockdown for some time have missed around ...
Education
Sep 23, 2020
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Student expectations, self-confidence major predictors for how they fare in remote learning
A new Oregon State University study found significant links between students' self-perception upon entering remote courses and their overall academic performance.
Education
Sep 23, 2020
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Researchers examine 'race unknown' enrollment data in higher education
When a college student self-identifies as "race unknown," what does that mean in the context of higher education research? According to researchers at Penn State and Michigan State University, the "race unknown" category ...
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Sep 22, 2020
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