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

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 […]

Solving big problems, one burrito truck at a time

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When trying to teach a complex subject, sometimes the best strategy is to wrap it in something familiar. Like a burrito.This post was originally published on this site

A robot stole my internship: How Gen Z’s entry into the workplace is being affected by AI

For years, the expression “the robot took my job” has brought to mind visions of machines replacing workers on factory floors. But Gen Z is facing a new challenge: the loss of internships and other [...]
Why do so many American workers feel guilty about taking the vacation they’ve earned?

Here are just a few of the responses to questions I asked during a study I conducted on vacation guilt among American workers.This post was originally published on this site
What makes a text ‘gender fair’? Expert says concealing gender actually promotes stereotyping

How do you write a job advertisement that appeals to both men and women? This question is particularly pressing in French, where every noun has a clearly visible grammatical gender. University researcher Benjamin Storme investigated [...]