Australian students are increasingly taking tests on computers. This includes major tests used to check national progress on literacy and numeracy.
Education
Aug 25, 2024
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Translating poetry is notoriously difficult. Translating poetry in such a way that the humorous nature of a poem remains intact is even more difficult, even though it is precisely jokes that can encourage children to read ...
Social Sciences
Dec 12, 2023
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Food waste is a global issue, with the estimated value of wasted food totaling $230 billion CAD in 2023. In Canada, estimates suggest half of the food wasted occurs at the household level, which roughly equals $1,000 CAD ...
Education
Feb 6, 2024
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As schools nationwide suspended in-person education, many parents felt overwhelmed and stressed about teaching their child at home, according to a new University of Michigan report.
Education
Sep 17, 2020
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Children may be more vulnerable than previously thought to those who might exploit their digital footprint to track their location or obtain private information.
Social Sciences
May 9, 2017
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The current lockdown in England has seen schools closed, but—in a notable shift from the first lockdown in March 2020—nurseries and other venues looking after young children have been told by the government to keep their ...
Economics & Business
Jan 14, 2021
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A recent study finds that families with separated parents provide less financial and emotional support to their adult children.
Social Sciences
Jan 10, 2023
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Perceived unjust teacher behavior is strongly and positively associated with populist attitudes among children and adolescents.
Education
Jun 4, 2024
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Raising children in the digital age is increasingly challenging. Many younger people are relying more on screens for social interactions. They experiment with new media sharing options, such as TikTok, Snapchat and BeReal, ...
Social Sciences
Mar 21, 2023
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The Victorian government has announced it plans to teach its Respectful Relationship program to preschoolers as a way to target and prevent sexist behaviour among children aged three and four years old.
Social Sciences
Apr 6, 2017
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