Indicators of high school grades and standardized test scores that take into account the levels of school, neighborhood, and family resources available to students are strongly associated with those students' success in college, ...
Social Sciences
Sep 18, 2023
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What do superheroes Deadpool and Elastigirl have in common? Each was used in a college anatomy class to add relevance to course discussions—Deadpool to illustrate tissue repair, and Elastigirl, aka Mrs. Incredible, as an ...
Education
Aug 9, 2023
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Linlin Pei, together with her supervisors Cindy Poortman, Kim Schildkamp and Nieck Benes studied three blended learning courses at the University of Twente to find the main factors that contribute to or limit the sense of ...
Education
Jul 5, 2023
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Subglacial lakes that never see the light of day are among the least accessible frontiers of science, brimming with more tales yet untold than even the planets of our solar system. One thing seems certain: where there is ...
Earth Sciences
May 1, 2023
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Wetlands, such as swamps and marshes, are home to some of the planet's most valuable ecosystems.
Earth Sciences
Apr 20, 2023
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Psychological grit has garnered a lot of interest in the last decade, particularly in the higher education arena. It's typically defined as passion and perseverance for long-term goals. A great deal has been written about ...
Education
Feb 21, 2023
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Underdog narratives are a tried-and-true leadership tactic designed to motivate teams and organizations. Leaders across industries, from telecommunications to sports, love to craft a come-from-behind image to ignite those ...
Economics & Business
Feb 15, 2023
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Penn State's Center for Collegiate Mental Health has released the results of its 2022 Annual Report examining the factors associated with voluntary withdrawal from school during counseling services. This investigation was ...
Social Sciences
Jan 25, 2023
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One of Florida's largest passenger rail services is experiencing an increase in ridership—and leaders of a Florida Department of Transportation program that promotes alternatives to commuters who drive alone attribute some ...
Economics & Business
Jan 4, 2023
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If you're worried about escalating human-induced climate change, consider adding fjords to your thank-you list during this season of gratitude.
Earth Sciences
Dec 8, 2022
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