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Research reveals tools to make STEM degrees more affordable
In a new study in Issues in Science and Technology, Dominique J. Baker, an associate professor in the College of... Read more
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Teacher lawsuits over forced grade inflation won't fix unfair grading—here's what could
After refusing to give some students grades they hadn't earned, high school chemistry teacher Toni Ognibene sued the Clovis Unified... Read more
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The bigger the student loan, the smaller the chance of getting good grades
If you are a student living on a loan in the United States, you are less likely to get good... Read more
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Staying on trend: Research dives into aligning social media skills development to industry expectations
New research from the University of Alabama at Birmingham's Collat School of Business is revealing how college students grasp social... Read more
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Uncovering a CS Lewis poem
A forgotten poem by Chronicles of Narnia author CS Lewis reveals details of friendships between fantasy writers and medievalists at... Read more
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Life goals and their changes drive success, says study
"Where is my life going?" "Who do I want to be?" As future-thinkers, adolescents spend significant time contemplating these types... Read more
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Danish children encounter four typical family learning environments
Do children have regular bedtimes and do parents enforce strict screen time policies? And do parents take their children to... Read more
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Fighting impostor syndrome: Researcher aims to help students struggling with self-doubt
Jiyun Elizabeth L. Shin has seen the impacts of impostorism—commonly referred to as impostor syndrome—firsthand. "When I talk about impostorism,... Read more
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Japan's premodern concept of nature at root of distinctive mindset in early childhood education
Observers of Japanese early childhood education and care have pointed to the mindset of educators watching over and waiting on... Read more
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Plastic fantastic or nature-based playgrounds: Which is best for children's development?
Colorful slides and metal monkey bars are the mainstay of local playgrounds. But look around and you'll notice a growing... Read more
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Online schooling is not just for lockdowns. Could it work for your child?
During COVID almost all Australian students and their families experienced online learning. But while schools have long since gone back... Read more
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Training of brain processes makes reading more efficient
A team of researchers from the University of Cologne and the University of Würzburg have found in training studies that... Read more
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Researchers find lower grades given to students with surnames that come later in alphabetical order
Knowing your ABCs is essential to academic success, but having a last name starting with A, B or C might... Read more
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In life cycle diagrams, small changes make a big difference
Life cycle diagrams are ubiquitous in science textbooks, and they may be due for some updates. A new study finds... Read more
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Gender stereotypes in schools impact on girls and boys with mental health difficulties, study finds
Gender stereotypes mean that girls can be celebrated for their emotional openness and maturity in school, while boys are seen... Read more