Schools across the United States are facing shortages and long delays, of up to several months, in getting this year's most crucial back-to-school supplies: the laptops and other equipment needed for online learning, an Associated ...
Education
Aug 23, 2020
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More than 7 million school-age children, or 16% of the student population, in the United States are missing at least 15 days of school during an academic year—an issue known as chronic absenteeism.
Social Sciences
Jun 6, 2023
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Adding math talk to story time at home is a winning equation for children's math achievement, according to new research from the University of Chicago.
Social Sciences
Oct 8, 2015
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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused much stress and uncertainty for students, parents, teachers and staff. "For students and the adults who care for them, the desire is so strong to have our lives return to normal, which also ...
Education
Aug 5, 2020
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First and foremost in setting a student up for success is ensuring they're attending school—but many schools are struggling with climbing absenteeism rates. A growing body of literature suggests chronic absenteeism is an ...
Education
Apr 8, 2022
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When Jamie Bolker started teaching composition at MacMurray College in January, she felt she'd won the lottery. After sending out more than 140 resumes, she had a tenure-track position in English.
Education
May 1, 2020
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The internet is typically not associated with serious self-directed learning where teenagers are involved.
Education
Mar 23, 2022
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Children's learning progress has slowed substantially during the pandemic, roughly equating to a loss of around 35% of the typical learning in a school year, according to a new study.
Social Sciences
Feb 4, 2023
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The family background of UK children still influences their educational achievements at primary school as much as it did nearly one hundred years ago, a major new study has revealed.
Social Sciences
Apr 20, 2022
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Parents who want to improve their child's motivation to complete homework this school year need to change their own attitude and behavior, according to a new study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers.
Social Sciences
Aug 31, 2011
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