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Researchers develop and validate tool to identify strengths in students as young as preschool

The fields of education, psychology, social welfare and others have increasingly focused on a person’s strengths to help them succeed. But the effort has overlooked the youngest students, as the literature on strengths has focused […]

Instructions—not rewards—are better for encouraging scientific thinking, study finds

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People are generally very good at detecting cause-effect relationships. This ability helps us understand the world, learn, make decisions, and predict the future. In short, it helps us adapt and survive. In fact, we are […]

New research warns of digital dependency in primary schools

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Danish primary schools have become dependent on Google technologies. This threatens privacy, democracy, and educational autonomy, according to a new study from the University of Copenhagen.This post was originally published on this site

The hidden bias in college admissions tests: How standardized exams can favor privilege over potential

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At first glance, calls from members of Congress to restore academic merit in college admissions might sound like a neutral policy.This post was originally published on this site

Student absences rose amid heightened immigration enforcement, study shows

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Amid a recent surge of federal immigration enforcement activity, educators across the country are reporting growing concerns that immigrant families fearing deportation have started keeping their kids home from school.This post was originally published on […]

Where the gender bias grows: Coming-of-age novels rife with stereotypes

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Coming-of-age novels can give readers young and old insight into their own evolving identity and how to navigate a confusing, messy world. But there is another feature of the genre that isn’t so positive.This post […]

There’s a new ban on vaping in childcare centers, but what else do we need to keep kids safe?

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On Monday, the federal government announced new rules to boost safety in the early childhood sector.This post was originally published on this site

New book guides school leaders to reform discipline practices

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A new book, “Suspended Futures: Transforming Racial Inequities in School Discipline,” guides K-12 education decision-makers in reducing racial disparities in school discipline.This post was originally published on this site

Disconnected from math, students call for real-world relevance, survey reveals

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According to the first-ever survey fielded by RAND’s new American Youth Panel (AYP), 49% of students in middle and high school grades reported losing interest in math about half or more of the time, and […]

Train teachers on how to get parents involved in children’s learning, say researchers

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Over half of primary and secondary school teachers in England have not been trained in how to support parents’ involvement in children’s learning and education at home and at school.This post was originally published on […]

Strategic design approach boosts rural innovation, researchers find

Businesses that take a strategic approach to design are up to eight times more likely to develop innovative products than those that don’t, according to a study by scientists from Penn State’s College of Agricultural [...]
Foreign multinational firms found engaging in limited tax-motivated income shifting out of US

Income shifting by multinational firms has been researched extensively, yet few studies have examined foreign-owned businesses shifting income out of the United States. In a new study, Jim Albertus at Carnegie Mellon University evaluated the [...]
‘Returnless returns’ boost brands among consumers

Studies show consumers return 1 in 5 online purchases. This presents a challenge for retailers because the revenue generated from reselling a returned product often does not cover the costs associated with processing the return.This [...]