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Australian public libraries failing readers with print disabilities

A new study has revealed that Australia’s public libraries are struggling to adequately support people with print disabilities, leaving a significant portion of the population without access to essential reading and learning materials.This post was […]

Science ‘storytelling’ is desperately needed amid climate and biodiversity crisis, say researchers

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Scientists should experiment with creative ways of communicating their work to inspire action to protect the natural world, researchers say.This post was originally published on this site

School inclusion still failing autistic students, say researchers

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Research from the University of South Australia shows that autistic students are still struggling at school, despite efforts to improve services and supports.This post was originally published on this site

Free open-access needs to be the norm for Canadian research

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Public access to research generates new ideas, informs policy decisions and fuels innovation and technological development. Open access to knowledge helps address social issues, enhance democracy and reduce inequality.This post was originally published on this […]

Study finds England’s trainee teachers excel in early reading instruction

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A new study led by Dr. Johny Daniel from our top-ranked School of Education has found that trainee teachers in England are significantly better prepared to teach early reading skills compared to their counterparts in […]

How the open science movement tackles scientific misconduct

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In December 2001, a small but lively meeting in Budapest, Hungary, launched a whole new international movement. The resulting Budapest Open Access Initiative opened with the words: “An old tradition and a new technology have […]

Psychologists call for education reform to address school anxiety

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The U.K. education system must urgently change to be more understanding of school “refusers,” as returning to school might not be the right outcome for some children, psychologists say.This post was originally published on this […]

School phone ban one year on: Our student survey reveals mixed feelings about its success

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One year after the government banned cellphones from schools to help students focus and reduce distractions in class, we’re beginning to see how it has been implemented and how successful it’s been.This post was originally […]

School principals speak about stress, violence and abuse in their jobs

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School principals around Australia are responsible for about 4.5 million staff and students in almost 10,000 schools. Not only do they oversee students’ progress, but they are also responsible for the performance of staff and […]

Reliable science takes time. But the current system rewards speed

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Lately, there have been many headlines about scientific fraud and journal article retractions. If this trend continues, it represents a serious threat to public trust in science.This post was originally published on this site

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 [...]