Education

Alarm bells. Red flags. A labyrinth.This post was originally published on this site

For decades, white students have performed significantly better than Black and Hispanic students on tests of academic achievement. Explanations for these achievement gaps include poverty and systems that result in discrimination. Others cite struggles to […]

It is vital that children are motivated and engaged by the way they are taught at school, and that teachers use methods that help them learn in the most effective ways.This post was originally published […]

The Australian government has announced a plan to ban children under the age of 16 from social media. With bipartisan support, it’s likely to be passed by the end of the year.This post was originally […]

In Jeff Simon’s math class at Sage Creek High School in Carlsbad, California, students are not only allowed but encouraged to use AI.This post was originally published on this site

Book bans in U.S. schools and libraries during the 2021-22 school year disproportionately targeted children’s books written by people of color—especially women of color—according to a peer-reviewed study we published. They also tended to feature […]

It is not easy to teach about race in today’s political and social climate.This post was originally published on this site

As student absenteeism reaches record highs in schools across the United States, new research finds that student absences are linked to lower teacher job satisfaction, raising concerns that this may exacerbate growing teacher shortages. The […]

Deakin University research has for the first time observed the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning benefits of ‘blue space’ education settings for pre-school aged children.This post was originally published on this site

A book can inspire joy and stir the imagination. Even better this holiday season is the gift of sharing that book with your child.This post was originally published on this site