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Child's Counting Comprehension May Depend on Objects Counted, Study Shows
April 18, 2013 — Psychologists have found that use of certain objects for counting have mixed results with preschoolers, particularly if those objects are rich in perceptual detail (bright and ... > full story -
Learning Disabilities Affect Up to 10 Percent of Children
April 18, 2013 — Up to 10 percent of the population are affected by specific learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia and autism, translating to 2 or 3 pupils in every classroom, according to a new ... > full story -
No 'Silver Bullet' for Science Standards
April 18, 2013 — America's K-12 teachers are not fully prepared to meet a new set of science standards, an education scholar argues in ... > full story -
Role-Playing Game Brings New Life to a 'Dead' Language
April 18, 2013 — In one Latin class, students learn Latin playing heroes from Graeco-Roman myth — bringing a ‘dead’ language to life through a role-playing game. The application of game theory in ... > full story -
Making Fruit Easier to Eat Increases Sales and Consumption in School Cafeterias
April 17, 2013 — People believe that children avoid fruit because of the taste and allure of alternative packaged snacks. Researchers have concluded that the size of the snack counts the most. Apple sales in schools ... > full story -
Scientists Reverse Memory Loss in Animal Brain Cells
April 17, 2013 — Neuroscientists have taken a major step in their efforts to help people with memory loss tied to brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s ... > full story -
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Standardized Testing Creates 'Toxic Environment' in Schools, Professor Says
April 16, 2013 — Standardized testing has facilitated “an incredibly toxic environment in our schools and in our discourse about education, ultimately turning schools from learning centers to testing ... > full story -
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Language Instruction Improved With Fun and Games
April 16, 2013 — Playing simple games using words and pictures can help people to learn a new language with greater ease, researchers have ... > full story -
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New Training Package Could Help Doctors Cut Rates of Sudden Cardiac Death in Athletes
April 15, 2013 — New training modules guide doctors on how to recognize ECG changes that indicate problems rather than healthy cardiac ... > full story -
National Study of Scientist-Educators Reveals Surprises in Training, Funding
April 15, 2013 — The first large-scale study of US science faculty with education specialties concludes that their training and funding vary considerably depending on their college or ... > full story
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