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Students are neither left nor right brained: How some early childhood educators get this ‘neuromyth’ and others wrong

Many teachers and parents know neuroscience, the study of how the brain functions and develops, is important for children’s education.This post was originally published on this site

Challenging ‘publish or perish’ culture—researchers call for overhaul of academic publishing

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The longstanding “publish or perish” culture in academia is coming under renewed scrutiny, as a new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences argues that current incentives in academic publishing can hinder […]

Growing interest in Spanish language and culture in China brings new channels for learning, like translating reggaeton

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A recent study by UPF examines an emerging informal practice among the Chinese community learning Spanish: the translation of Hispanic songs, many of them reggaeton, into Chinese through the country’s main music streaming platform, NECM […]

Educators find creative work-arounds to new laws that restrict what they can teach

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An onslaught of executive orders from President Donald Trump aim to restrict how and what educators can teach America’s children.This post was originally published on this site

Adults quickly tune in to rhythm and melody of a new language, but early exposure to writing may hinder this skill

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A new study led by Dr. Kateřina Chládková of the Faculty of Arts at Charles University reveals that adults can quickly tune in to the melodic and rhythmic features—known as prosody—of unfamiliar languages, but that […]

In science communication, realistic avatars may foster more trustworthiness than cartoon-like ones

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On TikTok there are exceptional “testimonials” like Nikola Tesla or Marie Curie delivering short science-related messages that have garnered millions of views. This is just one of many examples where AI-generated avatars are used to […]

Nested hierarchies in job skills underscore importance of basic education

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In many careers, a person must learn foundational skills before advancing deeper into their profession. Computer programmers need a solid foundation in basic mathematics; nurses must gain clinical experience and specialized training to become nurse […]

Early education changes spur unexpected drop in test scores in the Philippines—a lesson for policymakers

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A major policy change in early education in the Philippines led to an unexpected drop in test scores and academic achievement—revealing the challenges that even well-intentioned reforms can have and the importance of wisely investing […]

Automated speech recognition system shows promise for making language testing more accessible and scalable

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In today’s increasingly interconnected world, language learning has become essential for education, business, and cultural exchange. However, accurately measuring proficiency in language learners is a complex matter. One particularly valuable approach involves asking learners to […]

Students perform equally well in-person or online, study finds

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For academic performance, it doesn’t matter whether students attend a lecture in person, stream it, or watch it later. The key is that they can choose for themselves and actively participate. This is shown by […]

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 [...]