Poorer school students and those with a disability require additional support to successfully manage the transition from primary to secondary school, according to a longitudinal study by Curtin University.
Social Sciences
May 9, 2014
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Creepy crawlies, in the form of a venomous spider infestation, has forced a school in Britain to close a week before Halloween.
Plants & Animals
Oct 23, 2013
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Being your own boss is an aspiration for many Europeans - almost 4 out of 10 people in fact. The prospect of a potentially better income, independence and the freedom to work wherever and whenever is a highly attractive prospect ...
Economics & Business
Jan 15, 2013
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Pupils at risk, such as pupils with a low socioeconomic status and children with learning difficulties, benefit more than other children from a good relationship with their teacher. Teachers, however, often appear to be less ...
Social Sciences
Sep 21, 2012
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Every day, school students are required to answer questions, solve problems and work in groups. This kind of upfront engagement is challenging for shy students, who are now using blogs to have their voices heard in the classroom.
Social Sciences
Aug 29, 2011
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New research at the University of York has found that nearly 50 per cent of secondary school pupils with reading difficulties are not on the Special Educational Needs (SEN) Register.
Social Sciences
Jun 29, 2011
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A book co-authored by a UWE academic delves into the assumptions and motivations of liberal parents in making decisions about secondary schools.
Social Sciences
Apr 11, 2011
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A significant gap between the best and worst maths trainee teachers in England has been revealed in new research published today (22nd March 2011). This applies to both general Primary trainee teachers and to Secondary specialist ...
Social Sciences
Mar 31, 2011
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(PhysOrg.com) -- School quality is not a significant factor for home buyers, except for those purchasing residences priced in the top 25 per cent of the market, according to Sauder School of Business researchers at the University ...
Social Sciences
Dec 22, 2010
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Researchers from the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC) have analysed levels of radon, a natural radioactive gas, in 58 secondary schools in Galicia. The results show that 34% of these schools exceed the limit of ...
Environment
Dec 21, 2010
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