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New technology to transform professional development in schools
Professional learning and student assessment in schools is set to be transformed, thanks to a first of its kind advance in education technology led by the University of Glasgow.
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Routine questionnaire could help thousands of children thrive at school, study finds
A routine questionnaire completed by parents when their child turns two could play a vital role in identifying children who need extra support before they start primary school, a new study has revealed.
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Training, not silence: With support, teachers can address racism, xenophobia in any classroom
Teachers can address structural racism and xenophobia with students of any age and in any subject when schools provide training, materials, and professional support, say University of Michigan researchers.
Education
May 28, 2026
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Italians and Dutch share the same gestural instinct for teaching, research reveals
Italians are famous for speaking with their hands. But a new international study suggests that when it comes to teaching children, adults everywhere instinctively become more expressive with their gestures—even in cultures ...
Social Sciences
May 28, 2026
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The human gaze speaks to children, who remain insensitive to the gaze of humanoid robots
Very young children (even as young as 3 years old) can read intention and preferences in the eyes of a person, but they do not recognize this type of nonverbal communication in the gaze of a humanoid robot.
Social Sciences
May 28, 2026
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Dutch universities still lack firm rules on tobacco ties, raising wider questions
Researchers from Leiden University and Solid Sustainability Research have published a new study in PLOS Climate on the links between Dutch universities and the tobacco industry. Through this work, they aim to contribute to ...
Economics & Business
May 28, 2026
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Early childhood educators change how they speak to toddlers depending on gender, finds study
Early childhood educators speak differently to boys compared to girls in toddler classrooms, University of Queensland research has found.
Education
May 27, 2026
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Noongar culture and arts grow well-being literacy in early childhood education
New research has found that Noongar culture and arts can play a powerful role in strengthening young children's capabilities to experience and communicate about their well-being. Research by Edith Cowan University (ECU) and ...
Education
May 27, 2026
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Awe-inspiring nature helps people connect to science, study finds
A new study finds that when people engage in participatory science activities that involve awe-inspiring natural phenomena, such as an eclipse, they more closely identify with science and feel a greater sense of belonging. ...
Education
May 27, 2026
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From compliance to inclusion: Valuing faculty with disabilities
New research out of the University of New Mexico's English department is shining a light on the experiences of faculty with disabilities. Marissa Greenberg, associate professor within the Department of English Language and ...
Social Sciences
May 26, 2026
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America's tech-filled classrooms are facing a backlash against school-assigned devices
Just a few years ago, America's public schools were rushing to get every child a laptop. Los Angeles middle school teacher Anna Soffer remembers it well: "The idea was that technology is the future, so we need to put tech ...
Education
May 26, 2026
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Collaborative education for solving climate challenges
Research published in the International Journal of Collaborative Engineering has found that universities that bring together environmental engineering and landscape architecture students in joint projects produce stronger ...
Education
May 25, 2026
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Kids need to play—and how cities are designed and resourced affects their access
Decades of research in child development confirms that young children's play is linked to positive outcomes in mental health, cognitive and social development as well as fewer behavioral problems.
Social Sciences
May 25, 2026
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Not just a fun hobby: Board games can help build connections and reduce stress
Researchers at the University of Plymouth recently confirmed what board game fans and role-playing game (RPG) enthusiasts have known for decades: that tabletop games "enhance well-being, foster inclusion, and support learning, ...
Social Sciences
May 24, 2026
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Human-centered framework cuts child development tests to eight minutes across four skill areas
Educators and researchers around the world, especially in countries with limited resources, need cost-effective, scalable tools for assessing early child development. Direct assessments, a commonly used approach, require ...
Education
May 23, 2026
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What do the Commonwealth Writers Prize AI allegations mean for prizes—and short stories?
Another day, another literary scandal involving AI. It has been alleged that the judges of the Commonwealth Short Story Prize have been duped by an author using AI in his winning entry. Jamir Nazir's The Serpent in the Grove, ...
Other
May 22, 2026
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Exploring education during times of economic crisis
Major economic crises affect a country in myriad ways, often resulting in unemployment spikes, increased inequality between financial classes, housing instability, and much more. But how do they impact the educational landscape, ...
Economics & Business
May 22, 2026
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AI not yet good enough to grade university essays, rewarding 'style over substance'
Researchers have used top Generative AI models to grade hundreds of undergraduate essays and found that AI only matched human-awarded degree classification around half the time, with AI often failing to accurately assess ...
Education
May 21, 2026
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Widespread AI misuse forces higher education to rethink assessment
Large numbers of college students are now using artificial intelligence to complete—and cheat on—their assignments, suggesting that colleges and universities need to change how they are evaluating students, finds new Cornell ...
Education
May 21, 2026
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Why talking like Yoda can help you to master British Sign Language
I'm not surprised that Talk Like Yoda Day exists. Over 40 years since his Star Wars debut (puppeteered and voiced by Frank Oz), Yoda remains a recognizable figure in pop culture. This is in part due to his distinctive and ...
Education
May 21, 2026
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