Immigrants in the classroom bring better results for all schoolchildren
The new study slams the idea that immigrants in the classroom use up resources.
Tag: education
Art-integrated science lessons make some students ‘learn at 105%’, new study finds
That's not a typo. The authors were surprised, too.
Want to improve kids’ test scores? Help them reduce their anxiety, researchers say
It's a simple thing that can make a big difference -- especially for low-income children.
Humor done right helps in the classroom, 99% of students report. Bad humor hurts
In news today: people still like jokes.
Scientists find more than 1,200 genes linked to educational attainment
But that doesn't mean the environment isn't more important.
The richest 1% people could own 64% of all wealth by 2030
It's not something most people will be happy to learn.
It’s official: College men think they’re smarter than they really are
Meanwhile, women are crippled with doubt.
Useful tips for writing a coursework
Many students are lulled into a false sense of security by coursework -- here's how to make sure you don't.
U.S. News rankings driving economic inequality on campus
Top universities admit more 1% earners than the bottom 60% combined.
Schools in Turkey will stop teaching evolution
“We believe that these subjects are beyond their comprehension,” said a senior Turkish bureaucrat at the Education Ministry.
Teaching school children to sniff out bogus medical claims works
Education > fake news
Children who miss more preschool show fewer academic gains
We might be dismissing Kindergarden too easily.
Natural selection is weeding out our drive to go to school, study reports
Not a good sign for a race hoping to colonize space.
Income inequality is widening gaps in children’s education
Is the American dream over?
Why empty book shelves can deter kids from a life of reading
A few words on how a well stocked library can drastically improve academic performance later in life for your children.
Good quality breakfast linked to better performance in school
Cardiff University public health experts have discovered a powerful link between a pupil's breakfast quality and their performance at school. ...
Raise’em right! Only we’re not – modern parenting may hinder brain development
Several cultural beliefs and modern social practices may hinder children's mental, moral and emotional development, finds a study by an ...
In Amsterdam, students and professors have occupied one of the University’s buildings. Here’s why it’s awesome
When the University of Amsterdam decided to close down several language studies, students reacted; but they didn't protest or used ...
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