Teenagers' motivation dips in high school—research shows supportive teachers can really help
Adolescence is often characterized as a time of "storm and stress".
Education
Aug 18, 2024
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A-level results show the patterns of disadvantage the government must tackle
Hundreds of thousands of students have now nervously opened their A-level results. These handfuls of letter grades matter, and not just to the students themselves. They have far-reaching effects on our whole education system ...
Education
Aug 17, 2024
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Researchers investigate parent perceptions of virtual learning
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a majority of schools across the U.S. shifted to virtual learning. In a new study, published in Social Education Research, researchers conducted interviews with parents of students who ...
Social Sciences
Aug 17, 2024
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Transitional kindergarten programs expand early education access and boost academic gain, study finds
Children enrolled in transitional kindergarten programs in Michigan did better in math and English by the time they reached 3rd grade, with higher test scores than other kids who didn't go through the program, according to ...
Education
Aug 16, 2024
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New poll finds 50% of parents believe too much time on technology keeps kids from forming connections in the classroom
Building positive connections with teachers and peers in the classroom can be critical to the mental health and academic success of children and adolescents. Yet a new national poll from The Kids Mental Health Foundation, ...
Social Sciences
Aug 16, 2024
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Student mental health struggles linked to absenteeism and lower grades, showing clear need for more in-school support
Parents are reporting worse mental health for their children than they did a decade ago, but different groups of children are struggling with mental health in markedly different ways.
Social Sciences
Aug 15, 2024
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New study finds link between facial attractiveness and lifespan
A new study published in Social Science and Medicine has uncovered a significant relationship between facial attractiveness and life expectancy, with the least attractive people living substantially shorter lives, on average, ...
Social Sciences
Aug 14, 2024
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Hurricane watch issued as Ernesto approaches Puerto Rico
Tropical Storm Ernesto advanced Tuesday through the Caribbean toward Puerto Rico, where officials shut down schools and sent workers home as forecasters warned of a possible hurricane.
Environment
Aug 13, 2024
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In Colombia, hungry beetle larvae combat trash buildup
In the far-flung Colombian highlands, beetles are the secret weapon in an innovative project to combat the ever-growing problem of trash buildup.
Ecology
Aug 13, 2024
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Redefining the computer whiz: Research shows diverse skills valued by youth
New study reveals diverse perceptions of the "ideal" computer science student among young people.
Education
Aug 11, 2024
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