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Teens uncertain how to assess online information, German study finds

Are teens confident in their ability to distinguish between trustworthy and fake information online? In the most recent PISA study, 15-year-old secondary school students were asked to rate their own skills in finding and evaluating […]

Teachers becoming ‘community connectors’ to address disadvantage in local areas, study shows

Headteachers are increasingly acting as “community connectors”—offering extra support services from their schools to address disadvantages in their localities, a new study shows.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Nature exposure in schools boosts student attention and memory

The fast pace of modern urban living can be mentally and physically draining. Add the strains of a pandemic, and these challenges can multiply.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

School-based program for newcomer students boosts mental health, research shows

The first randomized control trial of the school-based intervention called Supporting Transition Resilience of Newcomer Groups (STRONG) shows significant reductions in depression, anxiety and behavior problems among refugee and immigrant students.This article is brought to […]

Nine million Ethiopian children have been forced out of school: What the government must do

More than 9 million Ethiopian children are currently out of school. They are caught in the crossfire of armed conflicts, natural disasters, tribal tensions and economic hardships.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Criteria for promotion to full professorship found to vary greatly around the world

A large international team of researchers with varied backgrounds has found that moving up in a research field in an organization, whether in the government or academic world, requires vastly different accomplishments by those on […]

Black kids and families are forced to overcome marked disparities in early care and education settings

Early care and education (ECE) programs were created to support the social, emotional and academic development of young children before they enter kindergarten. Yet, there are marked disparities and inequities in how Black children and […]

Broken promises are why some international students turn to seeking asylum

Canada faces a major contradiction in its immigration policies. Thousands of international students, once celebrated as “ideal immigrants,” are now turning to the asylum system. As a migration policy researcher and former international student, I […]

AI in education: What those buzzwords mean

You’ll be hearing a great deal about artificial intelligence (AI) and education in 2025.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Governor proposes banning cellphones in schools throughout New York state starting next fall

Students throughout New York state might have to give up their cellphones during school hours starting next fall under a proposal announced Tuesday by Gov. Kathy Hochul.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.