- November 10, 2024
How Climate Education Based on Action Can Help Youth Be Part of the Progress
But just what is “climate literacy”? What are the ABCs, the grammar and vocabulary, of climate change? The U.N. and other leading global organizations have
How the First Letter of Your Last Name Can Affect Your Grades in College
The study is described in a 2024 draft paper posted on the website of SSRN, formerly known as the Social Science Research Network. It is
What the Research Says About Mixed-Ability Algebra Class
Meanwhile, average students appeared to be unharmed. Those who had been randomly assigned to the new mixed level class had test scores in 11th grade
How is Dual Enrollment Affecting Students’ Chances at Earning College Degrees?
The fact that students with dual enrollment credits are faring better than students without dual enrollment credits isn’t terribly persuasive. In order to qualify for
So Stressed You Don’t Know What to do Next? Try Talking to Your ‘Parts’
As the scientist in him mulled this over, he also looked inward. “I noticed them in myself. Oh my God, I’ve got them too,” he
Should Parents Not Say ‘I’m So Proud of You’ or ‘Good Job’?
Most loving parents feel a natural desire to praise their children. Yet, there seems to be a backlash against praise recently, particularly on social media.
Stress Isn’t All Bad. Here’s When it Can Help
“We’re not passive receivers of stress,” Jamieson explains. “We’re active agents in actually making our own stress response.” Jamieson says the stress we feel during
Students Won’t Always Remember What They’ve Learned. Here’s How to Help.
However, when students lack the foundational knowledge that they might be able to relate to the new information provided, they may struggle with getting to
The Benefits of Raising Hopeful Kids in Cynical Times
Zaki put it this way, “Optimism is us telling our kids, don’t worry, honey, it’s going to be fine. First, we can’t guarantee that because
What One State Learned After a Decade of Free Community College
Thirty-seven percent of students who stuck with the Promise scholarship program earned a two-year associate degree within three years, compared with only 11 percent of
