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Education Dec 17, 2020

5 evidence-based ways teachers can help struggling students

New South Wales recently introduced a draft Student Behavior Strategy. This was released on the heels of a report suggesting Indigenous students and students with disabilities are more likely to experience exclusionary practices, ...

Education Dec 8, 2020

Most U.S. social studies teachers feel unprepared to teach civic learning

Only one in five social studies teachers in U.S. public schools report feeling very well prepared to support students' civic learning, saying they need additional aid with instructional materials, professional development ...

Ecology Dec 7, 2020

Researchers investigate how marine protected areas affect the impacts of heatwaves on ocean ecosystems

Over the past several decades, marine protected areas (MPAs) have emerged as a favored conservation tool. By protecting marine species and safeguarding habitat, these reserves help buffer ecosystems against natural and human-made ...

Plants & Animals Dec 1, 2020

New research reveals 'megatrends' that will affect forests in the next decade

A group of experts from academic, governmental and international organizations have identified five large-scale 'megatrends' affecting forests and forest communities, published today in Nature Plants. These are likely to ...

Education Oct 29, 2020

Reimagining education for today's complex and fast-changing world

Many educators and employers agree there's a disconnect between the skills today's workers need on the job and what students are taught in school.

Education Oct 28, 2020

One quarter of Australian 11- to 12-year-olds don't have the literacy and numeracy skills they need

Children from disadvantaged backgrounds, very remote areas, and Indigenous Australians are up to two times more likely to start school developmentally vulnerable than the national average.

Education Oct 6, 2020

New research shows tutoring can improve academic outcomes, mental health

A new study by U of T Mississauga economist Philip Oreopoulos shows that one-on-one and small group tutoring consistently improves academic achievements, offering important insight into ways to assist students struggling ...

Environment Oct 5, 2020

Transition to low carbon economy must be inclusive, say researchers

The success of measures aimed at reducing the impact of climate change depend greatly on place, time and social contexts, according to a new policy briefing involving a University of York academic.

Social Sciences Oct 2, 2020

A social-belonging intervention improves STEM outcomes for ESL students

A study conducted at 19 universities by IU researchers and their colleagues in the U.S. and Canada, found that a brief social belonging exercise, administered online before students arrive on campus, boosts the performance ...

Education Sep 24, 2020

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.

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