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Does International Child Sponsorship Work? New Research Says Yes
April 22, 2013 — A new study shows international child sponsorship to result in markedly higher rates of schooling completion and substantially improved adult employment ... > full story -
Fighting the 'Dumb Jock' Stereotype
April 22, 2013 — College coaches who emphasize their players' academic abilities may be the best defense against the effects of "dumb jock" stereotypes, a new study ... > full story -
Green Spaces May Boost Wellbeing for City Dwellers
April 22, 2013 — New research has found that people living in urban areas with more green space tend to report greater wellbeing than city dwellers that don't have parks, gardens, or other green space ... > full story -
Stem Cell Transplant Restores Memory, Learning in Mice
April 21, 2013 — For the first time, human embryonic stem cells have been transformed into nerve cells that helped mice regain the ability to learn and ... > full story -
Middle-Schoolers Discover Novel Chemical Bond
April 21, 2013 — Middle-school students from rural Maine discovered a novel chemical bond found in animal ... > full story -
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
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