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Study finds teaching that creates real-world value boosts student motivation

When university students get to create real value for others, their motivation, self-confidence, and academic performance increase. This is shown by a new study published in The International Journal of Management Education that examines how […]

Charter schools lead to similar improvements in outcomes for students with and without disabilities

Students with disabilities account for almost 15% of the K-12 student population in the United States. Yet they are often underrepresented in charter schools, which are publicly funded schools open to all students. While there […]

Social studies as ‘neutral?’ That’s a myth, and pressures teachers to avoid contentious issues

With a world literally and figuratively burning around them, high school social studies teachers are charged with engaging students in sensitive topics.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

School breaks make up more than an hour of the day. Should they be considered part of learning?

Most public debate about schooling focuses on what happens inside the classroom—on lessons, tests and academic results.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

AC/DC in surgery and lo-fi beats in the office: What the science says about working to music

Phil is in prep for surgery. As the anesthetic is about to be administered, the anesthetist says, “Oh, and by the way, during the procedure the surgical team will be listening to the hard rock […]

Digital ghosts: Are AI replicas of the dead an innovative medical tool or an ethical nightmare?

For centuries, work with donated bodies has shaped anatomical knowledge and medical training.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Saturday Citations: Imaginative bonobos; cannabis brain benefits; sneaky beetles

This week in science news: Nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas, may break down more rapidly in the atmosphere than previously thought due to climate change. A new, experimental pill dramatically reduces bad cholesterol. And […]

Conservative and fragmented policymaking has slowed education reform in Ireland, study finds

A new study examining education policymaking in Ireland over the last 30 years finds long-standing conservative practices have significantly constrained meaningful reform. Published in Irish Educational Studies, the research draws on perspectives from academic research, […]

With international law at a ‘breaking point’, a tiny country goes after Myanmar’s junta on its own

Just four months ago, Timor-Leste formally became a member of the Association of Southeast Asian States (ASEAN). This week, the tiny country took an unprecedented step: its judicial authorities appointed a prosecutor to examine the […]

New study uses Neanderthals to demonstrate gap between generative AI and scholarly knowledge

Technological advances over the past four decades have turned mobile devices and computers into the world’s largest library, where information is just a tap away. Phones, laptops, tablets, smartwatches—they’re a part of everyday life, simplifying […]