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Researchers say national guidelines needed to make nature play work for every child

When we think of nature play, we envision children swinging from trees, decorating mud pies with gum nuts, and delving through creek beds. But nature play must be more than this and needs to cater […]

Parents take a year to ‘tune in’ to their child’s feelings about starting school, research suggests

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A team of psychologists led by the University of Cambridge have found that it takes parents about a year, on average, to attune to their child’s attitudes towards school once they start education.This post was […]

How education systems can adapt to the challenges and opportunities of AI

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In an age dominated by the rise of technology and AI, the current education system is beset by several challenges, including the lack of student autonomy and an extremely rigid and time-consuming schooling system. The […]

Missed school is an overlooked consequence of climate change-caused cyclones

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New Stanford-led research sheds light on an overlooked climate consequence: the impact of tropical cyclones on schooling opportunities and education in low- and middle-income countries.This post was originally published on this site

Science explains how children best learn math—and yes, timed practice helps

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What’s the best way for children to learn arithmetic—memorizing number values and multiplication tables, or studying math at a deeper, conceptual level?This post was originally published on this site

Both novelty and familiarity affect memory. How to make use of this when preparing for exams

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When getting ready to take exams, it can sometimes feel as though there’s no way all the information you need to remember is going to fit in your brain. But there are ways to create […]

Where can Black children go in summer? Black families face disparities and need equitable options

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For many Black families, summer months can be a relief and a stress. The stress is because of the precariousness of summer programming in Canada.This post was originally published on this site

Experts call for rethink on digital school technology, citing privacy concerns

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International researchers are urging a critical rethink of digital technology in schools, warning that many classroom education tools are collecting student data in ways that could threaten privacy and well-being.This post was originally published on […]

Faculty experts debate the benefits of banning cell phones in schools

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The number of school districts considering banning cell phones during the school day is on the rise nationwide.This post was originally published on this site

Computer science teachers may be better qualified than their peers, study suggests

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Educators and researchers have had longstanding concerns about the quality of computer science instruction in U.S. schools. A recent study exploring student learning and computer science teachers’ qualifications in one state suggests that these teachers […]

What shoppers say about sustainability doesn’t match how they spend, study finds

The market for personal care items that claim to be environmentally or socially responsible has exploded in the past decade. However, eco-friendliness and ethical considerations aren’t the primary concerns of most shoppers, despite what they [...]
How to manage financial stress in uncertain times

American families are struggling to keep up with their bills.This post was originally published on this site
Repealing the estate tax could create headaches for the rich, as well as worsen inequality

Nothing is more certain than death and taxes, Benjamin Franklin famously declared. And, since 1916, the federal government has imposed an estate tax on the transfer of property owned at death.This post was originally published [...]