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LEGO can improve math and spatial ability in elementary students

A simple classroom activity involving a classic childhood staple, LEGO, could improve children’s math and spatial ability, leading researchers to demand for policymakers to shake up school curricula and teachers’ professional development.This post was originally […]

Physical activity is critical for children’s happiness, study finds

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PE, school sports and physical activity (PESSPA) are critical tools in fostering healthier, happier and more resilient children and young people, concluded a recent study from University of Manchester experts in collaboration with the Youth […]

Nine-year-olds in England sit timed multiplication test—but using times tables is about more than quick recall

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What’s seven times nine? Quick, you’ve got six seconds to answer.This post was originally published on this site

Critical gaps in ethical publishing knowledge among researchers in China revealed in new survey

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A new survey has revealed a widespread lack of clarity among researchers in China regarding ethical publishing practices, particularly when third-party manuscript services are involved. Analyzing the results of the survey, the authors of a […]

Research highlights vital role psychologists can play in school safety

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First, it was Columbine in 1999, followed by Sandy Hook in 2012, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018, Oxford High School in 2021, and Robb Elementary School in 2022. These are just a few […]

Playing to learn? It works, but it has its limits

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A new ESPOL study reveals that turning learning into a game can improve grades in STEM subjects, but it doesn’t necessarily motivate students more.This post was originally published on this site

More free school meals is a start—here’s what would really address child poverty

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All children in England living in households claiming universal credit will soon be eligible for free school meals, the UK government has announced. This will improve the lives of 500,000 more children and save their […]

How science-y are you? There’s a quiz for that

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If you’re sitting at the pub with your trivia team and a pint of beer, are you the type of person to just gulp down your drink? Or are you more likely to study the […]

‘Microaggressions’ can fly under the radar in schools. Here’s how to spot them and respond

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Bullying is sadly a common experience for Australian children and teenagers. It is estimated at least 25% experience bullying at some point in their schooling.This post was originally published on this site

Parents want their children to walk to school, but what holds them back?

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Children are the power brokers that can shift parents’ habits on the school run—and could be key to making healthier, greener travel choices the norm, according to a new report from the University of Surrey.This […]

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 [...]