Tag: school

Study suggests early learning about spatial relationships boosts understanding of numbers

From the University of Chicago press release via EurekAlert!: Children who are skilled in understanding how shapes fit together to make recognizable objects also have an advantage when it comes… Read more »

Study suggests alcohol abuse may be cause, rather than effect, of social isolation and poor grades among teens

From the American Sociological Association press release via EurekAlert!: Rather than gaining “liquid courage” to let loose with friends, teenage drinkers are more likely to feel like social outcasts, according… Read more »

Study links both cyberbullies and their victims to higher risk of self-destructive behaviour

From the Australian Catholic University press release via HealthCanal: New research has found children who are both victims and perpetrators of cyber bullying are more likely to binge drink, face… Read more »

Study suggests playful games promote reading development

From the University of Gothenburg press release via AlphaGalileo: Short but intense training sessions in the form of structured language games from the age of four can stimulate children’s early… Read more »

Study looks at effect of working and learning environment on motivation for achievement

From the Stanford University press release via MedicalXpress: Think about the ideal student. He or she focuses on learning, not grades; improvement, not appearances; competency, not competition. This person wants… Read more »

Study suggests young people are pressured to choose an educational path too early in life

From the University of Gothenburg press release via HealthCanal: Young people are forced to choose an educational path early in life. International trends in the educational sector have led to… Read more »

Study suggests excessive sleepiness may be cause of learning, attention and school problems

From the AASM press release via HealthCanal: Children who have learning, attention and behavior problems may be suffering from excessive daytime sleepiness, even though clinical tests show them sleeping long… Read more »

Study suggests graduation year drives Facebook connections for college grads

From the North Carolina State University press release: Are you connected to college friends on Facebook? Research from North Carolina State University shows that these social networks tend to form… Read more »