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Bilingual brains switch modes as Czech speakers process English like natives, even when it means making 'native' mistake
A new study shows that while Czech speakers are immune to specific grammar illusions in their mother tongue, they unconsciously... Read more -
Polite robots in schools prompt children to respond with courtesy and empathy
The presence of robots in schools is no longer surprising. How do elementary school children treat humanoid robots? Are they... Read more -
Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence, and that affects what scientific journals choose to publish
Should you believe the findings of scientific studies? Amid current concerns about the public's trust in science, old arguments are... Read more -
Kids' reading apps failing to deliver educational value
Many mobile apps claiming to support early reading skills in children fail to deliver actual educational benefit, with positive app... Read more -
Should we 'get over' print books in the digital age—or are they more precious than ever?
Ebooks have been popular for decades and audiobooks are increasingly so. But physical books are still the decided favorite: a... Read more -
Colleges teach the most valuable career skills when they don't stick narrowly to preprofessional education
Across state legislatures and in Congress, debates are intensifying about the value of funding certain college degree programs—and higher education,... Read more -
School violence doesn't happen in isolation: What research from southern Africa is telling us
School violence is a global public health phenomenon. This is when learners and teachers are the victims of physical and... Read more -
How wealth and postcode affect children with special educational needs
A new report from social mobility charity the Sutton Trust shows that children from poorer families are more likely to... Read more -
A quarter of early child care educators in Colorado reported mistreatment from co-workers
Early childhood educators and staff nurture and teach children under the age of 5. At its best, this type of... Read more -
NZ's draft science curriculum favors rote learning over critical thinking
New Zealand's draft science curriculum, released last month, promises to advance "knowledge-rich" learning.... Read more -
Can teaching listening skills cultivate more ethical leaders who create value in business?
A simple shift in business education, training MBA students to listen effectively, can significantly boost their humility and ability to... Read more -
Digital technology can play key role in helping children learn about importance of ocean, study shows
Digital technology such as extended reality helps to make the mysteries and importance of the ocean more accessible to children,... Read more -
Pharmacy education needs planetary health focus to boost environmental action
New Monash University research has found that while pharmacy students understand pharmacists' role in planetary health, many struggle to apply... Read more -
England's national curriculum review misses opportunity to revitalize language learning
The decline of language education in England is a familiar and depressing story. Take-up of French at GCSE is down... Read more -
School matters: Resource program curbs high absenteeism rate
A program that puts caseworkers in schools where students struggle to regularly attend is apparently working in Michigan: The chronic... Read more
