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Field courses boost student success, support STEM diversity efforts

by Jonathan Kantrowitz / 3d

The challenge of diversifying STEM fields may get a boost from the results of a new study that show field courses help build self-confidence among students--especially those from underrepresented groups. Field courses build the self-confidence and "scientific competence" of all students, but the benefits are particularly noteworthy for students from groups that are underrepresented in STEM fields

New Report on the Condition of Education in the United States

by Jonathan Kantrowitz / 4d

he National Center for Education Statistics released The Condition of Education 2020 today (May 19), a congressionally mandated report that summarizes important developments and trends in education using the latest available data. Findings include the following: In fall 2017, some 50.7 million students were enrolled in public elementary and secondary schools (prekindergarten through grade 12), wi

15 research studies on the effectiveness of pre-K outcomes

by Jonathan Kantrowitz / 4d

This report analyzes in programs across the country and finds evidence of sustaining effects beyond kindergarten.

MAY 18

Can powerful poses improve self-confidence in children?

by Jonathan Kantrowitz / 4d

A dominant body posture may help children to feel more confident in school. These are the findings of a new study by psychologists from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg and the Otto Friedrich University of Bamberg. The study was recently published in the journal " School Psychology International " and provides initial evidence that simple poses can help students feel better at school. So

S gnificant portion of US middle and high schools do not limit phone use during lunch or recess

by Jonathan Kantrowitz / 4d

The latest screen-time related research from Dr. Pooja Tandon , a child health and development expert at Seattle Children's Research Institute , was inspired by her oldest son. "When my son entered middle school, I learned that students in many middle and high schools were allowed to have their phones with them at all times," Tandon said. "I looked into this a bit more and found that even in scho

Enrollment in public four-year institutions boosts students’ household income around age 30 by 20 percent

by Jonathan Kantrowitz / 5d

This study provides the first estimated economic impacts of students’ access to an entire sector of public higher education in the U.S. Approximately half of Georgia high school graduates who enroll in college do so in the state’s public four-year sector, which requires minimum SAT scores for admission. Regression discontinuity estimates show enrollment in public four-year institutions boosts stu

42 percent of principals iare considering leaving their position

by Jonathan Kantrowitz / 5d

Full report Strong and stable school leadership is critical for success in schools across the nation. The duties of the principal are many and varied. Principals, for example, can oversee instruction, purchase curricular materials and supplies, and provide professional learning and supports for teachers. Unfortunately, many schools do not have stable principal leadership. In fact, according to th

MAY 14

U.S. college students: nearly one in five are uncertain about their plans for re-enrolling in the fall

by Jonathan Kantrowitz / 8d

A national survey administered to more than 2,000 currently enrolled U.S. college students finds that nearly one in five are uncertain about their plans for re-enrolling in the fall, or definitely are not going at all. However, 82 percent of students say they will be able to complete all or most of their spring coursework as planned, while just 5 percent indicated they will not be able to complet

MAY 13

Targeted school‐based interventions improve achievement in reading and maths for at‐risk students in Grades 7–12

by Jonathan Kantrowitz / 9d

Complete report School‐based interventions targeting students with, or at risk of, academic difficulties in Grades 7–12 have on average positive effects on standardised tests in reading and maths. The most effective interventions 

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