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Global campaign aims to make anatomy teaching more inclusive
The University of Plymouth is launching a global initiative to make anatomy teaching more inclusive.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.
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Michigan state board rejects ‘misinformation’ on controversial health, sex education plans
A State Board of Education resolution to spike new health education standards failed in a 5-2 evening vote along party lines, shutting down an effort by conservatives to halt certain subjects in sex education from […]
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Ending universal free school meals linked to rising student meal debt and stigma
A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior has found that discontinuing universal free school meal (UFSM) policies significantly increases school meal debt, student stigma, and declines in participation. The research, […]
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Five years later, investigation finds COVID’s impact on student performance persists
During the COVID-19 pandemic, over 500,000 K-12 students in Connecticut had to rapidly pivot to remote and hybrid learning. Now, after five years, schools have reestablished their regular rhythms, and it’s easy to imagine that […]
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Increasing pressures for conformity de-skilling and demotivating teachers, study warns
The increasing pressure for teachers to obey school curriculum policies is “profoundly demotivating” and is leading directly to people leaving the profession, a new study warns.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.
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Screen time linked to lower academic achievement among elementary students in Ontario, Canada
Higher levels of screen time in early childhood are associated with lower scores in reading and mathematics on Ontario’s standardized tests, with each additional hour of daily screen time associated with a 10% drop in […]
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Caregivers identify key barriers to youth enrichment programs in low-income communities
Primary caregivers of children and adolescents say that broad outreach, easy enrollment, and low financial barriers are among key ways to improve access to out-of-school-time (enrichment and recreational) activities in urban, under-resourced communities, new research […]
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We tracked 72,000 NSW public school students over a decade and found 19% had been suspended or expelled
Suspending or expelling a student is the most serious disciplinary measure available to schools.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.
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How voice training can help teachers improve well-being in the classroom
Teachers use their voices in the classroom to build enthusiasm, convey knowledge and defuse tensions.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.
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What you study in school can shape your politics, study finds
New research led by The University of Manchester has uncovered a significant and lasting link between the subjects young people study in secondary school and their political preferences.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.