Young people who work as political staffers in Canada have long been derogatorily labeled by politicians and pundits as "the kids in short pants," a comment about their age and perceived inexperience coined by an adviser ...
Social Sciences
Nov 9, 2023
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Like most high schoolers in an intro to physics class, Dan Hoek heard the legendary tale of Isaac Newton and the apple.
General Physics
Nov 8, 2023
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In the changing world of education, online academic resources such as Chegg.com have become the go-to websites for help with schoolwork. These websites are typically used to help students understand how to solve problems ...
Social Sciences
Nov 8, 2023
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In a new study, researchers developed a series of artificial intelligence tools that can scan through essays in college applications, picking out evidence of key personal traits. That includes qualities like leadership and ...
Social Sciences
Nov 8, 2023
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A systematic review that analyzed the results of published studies concluded that school-based law enforcement (SBLE)—having sworn law enforcement officers stationed in schools on at least a part-time basis—is likely ...
Education
Nov 8, 2023
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An increasingly volatile online environment is affecting our society, including members of the academic community and research they pursue.
Social Sciences
Nov 7, 2023
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A new study at the University of Missouri—in partnership with Harvard-Smithsonian researchers—shows that when colleges host "STEM Career Days," the students who attend are far more likely to pursue a career in a STEM ...
Education
Nov 6, 2023
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Children's reading skills have been declining for some time now. Apart from the known fact that boys' reading skills are worse than girls', it is also common knowledge that they are less motivated when it comes to reading. ...
Education
Nov 6, 2023
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Improving children's understanding of math helps them develop more balanced decision-making, says a UNSW expert in mathematics education. Using math critically allows us to consider complex personal and socio-political issues, ...
Education
Nov 2, 2023
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The launch of ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots has triggered an alarm for many educators, who worry about students using the technology to cheat by passing its writing off as their own. But two Stanford ...
Education
Nov 2, 2023
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