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The Ivies can weather the Trump administration’s research cuts. Public universities that have the most to lose

Most of the media coverage of the federal government’s recent cuts in federal research money for universities has focused on its effects on a handful of elite Ivy League universities, such as Harvard, Columbia and […]

The toy aisle is still full of gender bias. Here’s how to navigate it these holidays

Parents the world over have begun the task of negotiating Christmas lists written by their children. But buying the right presents for kids can feel like a minefield, with an ever-growing list of choices and […]

Polytechnic universities focus on practical, career-oriented skills, offering an alternative to traditional universities

For decades, a four-year college degree was widely seen as the standard path to getting most midlevel jobs in the United States. It was the expected entry point for getting a job as a marketing […]

Meaning drives young musicians—but few get the chance

Music students are driven both by career ambitions and by a strong personal relationship with music. At the same time, unequal conditions early in life shape who gains access to the music education field. This […]

On a typical school day, 11% of students are absent. How can Australia fix this?

On a typical school day in Australia this year, about 11% of students were absent. In 2014, the figure was 7%.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

How building with Lego can help teens talk about life’s big questions

If you’re thinking about buying Christmas presents for children, chances are a Lego set isn’t too far from your mind. The endless creativity that Lego bricks present means they can be used for far more […]

School feeding programs lead to modest but meaningful results, according to review

Free or subsidized school meals lead to modest gains in math and school enrollment, according to a new Cochrane review that examined the global impact of school feeding programs on disadvantaged children in both high-income […]

New book examines how educational reforms have attempted to fix past problems instead of inventing the future

For decades, the consensus has been that American education is not good enough, students are falling behind and society needs to do something to improve schools. But countless efforts at reform and millions in investments […]

Lecture-based courses don’t work for older adults, researchers warn

Learning later in life isn’t just possible, it is important for good quality of life. It can boost memory, emotional well-being, and even a sense of purpose. A new study shows that older adults learn […]

Museum staff are overwhelmingly in favor of behind-the-scenes tours

If natural history museums can be said to have a problem, it’s that they have too many specimens for any one person to see and not nearly enough exhibit space to show them off. The […]