Tag: school

Study suggests children notice what adults miss

From the Ohio State University press release: Although adults can beat children at most cognitive tasks, new research shows that children’s limitations can sometimes be their strength. In two studies,… Read more »

Study suggests college students study best later in the day

From the University of Nevada, Reno press release: A new cognitive research study used two new approaches to determine ranges of start times that optimize functioning for undergraduate students. Based… Read more »

Adolescents with frequent PE more informed about physical activity’s role in health

From the Oregon State University press release: Frequent, long-term instruction in physical education not only helps adolescents be more fit but also equips them with knowledge about how regular physical… Read more »

Study suggests student and school variables can predict high school dropout

From the Georgia State University press release: The gap in the high school dropout rate among students of different racial and demographic backgrounds narrows when certain variables, such as socioeconomic… Read more »

Study suggests bullies and victims tend to be more preoccupied with weight-loss

From the University of Warwick press release: School bullies and their victims are more obsessed with weight-loss than anyone else, according to new research by the University of Warwick. Professor… Read more »

Study suggests gender gap in sciences have to do with girls’ confidence level, not their math ability

From the Florida State University press release: When it comes to mathematics, girls rate their abilities markedly lower than boys, even when there is no observable difference between the two,… Read more »

Strong early education linked with better long-term relationships with parents

From the Virginia Tech press release: Children who are given high-quality education at an early age — starting at six weeks old and continuing through their first five years of… Read more »

Study suggests social capital may be key to successful schools

From the Ohio State University press release: Most factors that help make schools successful cost lots of money – think teachers, technology and textbooks. But a new study suggests one… Read more »