New teaching aid taking the awkwardness out of sex education
A new, anatomically accurate, pull-apart model of the vulva is providing accessible education on a topic that's been taboo for too long......»»
Dutch youth found to have little knowledge about democracy
Dutch youth are less informed about democracy than peers in similar countries. This is evident from the International Civic and Citizenship Education Study (ICCS), an international survey conducted in 24 countries on citizenship among second-year hig.....»»
Psychological science can help counter spread of misinformation, says new report
Debunking, "prebunking," nudging and teaching digital literacy are several of the more effective ways to counter misinformation, according to a new report from the American Psychological Association......»»
Complex, volatile coast makes preparing for tsunamis tough in Alaska
Educating local residents about the risks carries challenges. Enlarge / Damage from the 1964 earthquake and tsunami in Kodiak, Alaska. (credit: Education Images via Getty) On an overcast day in September, Heidi Geagel neg.....»»
How minimum wage rises will affect the early years education and childcare sector
The early years sector—nurseries and childminders who offer services to children under the age of five—waited expectantly for news of investment in the UK chancellor's recent autumn statement. But this was not delivered, even though Jeremy Hunt p.....»»
Gender-based violence: Teaching about its root causes is necessary to address it
In 2022, 184 women and girls were killed by violence in Canada. This number has steadily increased in each of the past three years; 148 women and girls were killed in 2019, 172 in 2020 and 177 in 2021......»»
Facilitating learning chemistry with conceptual modeling
A team of researchers and teachers from the University of Twente have developed a novel teaching method that uses conceptual modeling to facilitate learning and foster creativity in classrooms of chemical science and engineering students. The student.....»»
Researchers: Health and education are closely linked—NZ needs to integrate them more in primary schools
Given the health and education challenges many New Zealand children face, it is surprising (and even depressing) how little crossover and collaboration there is between these two vital sectors......»»
Why are so many graduates shunning teaching? Pay—but not bonuses—could be the answer
There is a persistent shortage of teachers in England. Numbers of new recruits fail to meet targets, and too many teachers are leaving their jobs. It's clear that more new teachers are needed—but apparently, not enough people are choosing the profe.....»»
New teaching framework aims to make short STEM training effective, inclusive and scalable
Success in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) demands keeping up with the latest tools and techniques. The AI boom, for example, has made coding and data management skills integral. But going back to school isn't an option for m.....»»
8 free AI and GenAI courses from AWS
Amazon’s AI Ready initiative aims to provide free AI skills training and education to 2 million people globally by 2025. “Artificial intelligence is the most transformative technology of our generation. If we are going to unlock the full pote.....»»
Examining US golf courses" nutrient use and management tactics
Nutrient use on United States golf courses increases management costs and has the potential to influence ecosystems. Therefore, assessing nutrient use and management practices is critical to developing and teaching the best management practices. The.....»»
Education linked to better employment prospects upon release from prison
Better job prospects. Higher wages. A greater chance of staying out of jail. Those are the key outcomes that we discovered for incarcerated people who get an education while serving their time......»»
Resecurity partners with University of Jeddah to improve cybersecurity education
Resecurity announced a strategic partnership with University of Jeddah, one of the leaders in higher education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to further strengthen the country’s cybersecurity talent pipeline and facilitate capacity building pr.....»»
What does it mean to be asexual?
In recent years, we've seen a burgeoning social movement for the acceptance of asexuality. We've also seen more asexual characters popping up in shows such as Heartstopper and Sex Education......»»
Children"s spelling skills found to improve when teaching integrates movement
A new study from the University of Copenhagen's Department of Nutrition, Exercise and Sports shows that children who use their bodies to 'shape' letter sounds improve their spelling skills more than those who receive traditional classroom instruction.....»»
Want higher graduation rates? New study shows public spending on families is key
A new study, conducted in collaboration between researchers at Michigan State University and Central Michigan University, found that public spending on social safety net programs and on education spending each independently impact high school graduat.....»»
A new cheating technique has professors outmatched—and no, it"s not ChatGPT
In the changing world of education, online academic resources such as Chegg.com have become the go-to websites for help with schoolwork. These websites are typically used to help students understand how to solve problems if they are stuck on a questi.....»»
Education is key to curbing antimicrobial resistance in cats, study says
Better education for cat owners, more communication from veterinarians, increased drug choices and cheaper, rapid diagnostic tools can help improve antimicrobial use in cats, which has important implications for rising antimicrobial resistance in ani.....»»
Black women teaching science find ways for incorporating anti-racist practices
Whether teaching about the practices and systems that led to high rates of diabetes in Black communities or discussions about the Flint water crisis, Black female science teachers are finding ways to incorporate anti-racist teaching in their classroo.....»»
How do we retain teachers? Supporting them to work together could help
Australia is in the grips of a teacher shortage "crisis" according to Education Minister Jason Clare......»»