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New national study reveals ‘mixed legacy’ of pandemic on early childhood development

New research led by Professor Claudine Bowyer-Crane has uncovered a complex picture of how COVID-19 reshaped the lives of young learners in England. The ICICLES study was initiated while Professor Bower-Crane was at the National […]

Teaching the human skills AI can’t replace

New Edith Cowan University (ECU) research suggests emotional literacy may be one of the most important skills students can learn, not just for relationships, but for their education and future careers.This article is brought to […]

Nearly every state in the US has dyslexia laws, but our research shows limited change for struggling readers

Families with children who have dyslexia have long pushed lawmakers to respond to a pressing concern: Too many young students struggle for years to learn to read, before schools recognize the problem.This article is brought […]

Outdoor learning linked to gains in literacy, well-being for children and teachers, study finds

Children who spend time learning outside may reap benefits physically, academically, and emotionally, according to a Texas A&M University researcher. Dr. Arianna Pikus, an assistant professor in the College of Education and Human Development who […]

Reading to young kids improves their social skills, and it doesn’t matter whether parents stop to ask questions

In 2024, 51% of families read aloud to their very young children, while 37% read aloud to their kids between the ages of 6 and 8 years old.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Using books as discussion prompts can help children with language delay

Since the pandemic, more children have been starting school without being “school-ready.” In 2022–23, 33% of all children starting reception in England did not have the skills needed for success in school, rising to 45% […]

Psychosocial safety pressures across Australian universities

A landmark report from Adelaide University is providing the most comprehensive picture to date of psychosocial safety across Australia’s higher education sector. The study identifies widespread well-being and psychosocial safety issues across higher education.This article […]

How children’s play with everyday objects can encourage skills needed for STEM success

Parents looking to support their children’s learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) will find no shortage of branded STEM sets, subscription science boxes, private coding programs or educational toys for kids.This article is […]

Noisy classroom? Study suggests engagement matters more than eliminating background noise

How well we pay attention while learning is influenced not only by external distractions like background noise but also by internal factors such as how interesting we find the material, according to a study recently […]

Science policy education should start on campus, say researchers

Although modern science has only been around for a few centuries, we’ve become quite adept at training students in the scientific method. But learning how to translate research insights into practical actions often isn’t part […]