A new study led by a researcher at Penn State offers evidence that more comprehensive, or holistic, admissions practices can serve to provide opportunities for more students in graduate education—especially in science, technology, engineering and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Academic medicine is in urgent need of a revolution, say experts in the first report of The BMJ Commission on the Future of Academic Medicine, as they set out principles for transforming academic medicine and […]
Education projects supporting marginalized girls in lower-income countries are more likely to achieve lasting transformations when they mobilize young women and their communities as “agents of change,” a new report indicates.This post was originally published […]
In the modern world, screens are everywhere, from our classrooms and workplaces to our homes and pockets. For children and teenagers, they can be a window to learning, enjoyment and connection with the world. Too […]
According to a new RAND survey, over 80% of public school-based pre-kindergarten (pre-K) teachers use multiple curriculum materials. Some combine materials that focus on a particular domain—such as literacy or numeracy—while others use material that […]
Most kids have a natural curiosity about sharks—especially their sharp and abundant teeth. Our team had the idea to use the appeal of this charismatic apex predator to teach how scientists use artificial intelligence.This post […]
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