Q&A: Does homework still have value? An education expert weighs in
The necessity of homework has been a subject of debate since at least as far back as the 1890s, according to Joyce L. Epstein, co-director of the Center on School, Family, and Community Partnerships at Johns Hopkins University. "It's always been the.....»»
Q&A: Expert unravels truth on spiders as friend and foe
There are more than 250 species of spiders found in Florida and more than 40,000 worldwide......»»
Apple CEO Tim Cook was business-focused at an early age
Apple CEO Tim Cook was entrepreneurial from an early age, using money from a paper route to save toward his college education.Tim Cook - Image credit: AppleAs the head of a major tech company, Tim Cook has a lot of experience dealing with business de.....»»
What is La Niña? Expert explains how the weather pattern may impact your winter plans
The La Niña event forecast for this winter may deliver more snow than usual to the Northwestern U.S. and dry, warm weather to the South......»»
There"s a crisis in special educational needs provision: Here"s the situation across the UK and Ireland
In the UK and Ireland, children who have significant special educational needs and disabilities can receive their education outside mainstream school. This often takes place in "special schools" or "special classes.".....»»
Study examines reciprocal causal effects of addiction and education
Rong Hai, an associate economics professor in the University of Miami Patti and Allan Herbert Business School, investigates people's behaviors that influence human capital decisions, and policies that promote this accumulation and ultimately reduce p.....»»
Both Harris and Trump have records on space policy. An expert examines where they differ
The next president of the United States could be the first in that office to accept a phone call from the moon and hear a woman's voice on the line. To do so, they'll first need to make a series of strategic space policy decisions. They'll also need.....»»
Apple supporting national parks initiative in China, likely for two reasons
Apple is supporting a national parks initiative in China, geared to providing training and education within the field of nature conservation. The work in five of China’s national parks is being done through the China Green Carbon Sink Foundation.....»»
Boomer couples with degrees retire with 7x the median wealth of those without formal qualifications in Great Britain
A new study from the University of Bath reveals that education plays a key role in how people choose their partners and wealth inequality within and across generations......»»
Q&A: Expert shares opinions on how to depolarize social media
At a time when political polarization is becoming an increasing problem on social media, WashU data scientist Jean Springsteen is working on a way to bring down the temperature and still get buy-in from social media companies......»»
Education and gender equality: Focus on girls isn"t fair and isn"t enough, say researchers
For the past two decades, investing in girls' schooling has been hailed as a cornerstone of promoting gender equality in sub-Saharan Africa. Between 2016 and 2018, the World Bank Group invested US$3.2 billion in education projects benefiting adolesce.....»»
Q&A: More kids than ever need special education, but burnout has caused a teacher shortage
A growing number of students in public schools—right now, about 15% of them—are eligible for special education services. These services include specially designed instruction for students with autism, learning or physical disabilities, or traumat.....»»
Research reveals potential for community-led housing to empower black and minority ethnic communities
Dr. Tom Moore, a housing and planning research expert at the University of Liverpool, has contributed to pioneering new research which, for the first time, provides a national overview of the challenges faced by black and minority ethnic communities.....»»
Why do some Australian students have to pay to take physical education at public schools?
Health and physical education is one of the key subjects students learn at school. In Australia, it is mandatory for students from the first year of school to Year 10......»»
Key role of structural defects in amorphous solid deformation uncovered
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune and the CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) Pune have shown that the macroscopic deformation of amorphous solids is controlled by structural defects within the mat.....»»
Oklahoma parents and teachers sue to stop top education official"s classroom Bible mandate
Oklahoma parents and teachers sue to stop top education official"s classroom Bible mandate.....»»
1 Thing We"re Talking About: Collision repair group gets grant to help boost technician ranks
I-CAR, which provides automotive collision repair industry education and credentialing among other services, is now a national Registered Apprenticeship hub and received a grant from the U.S. Dept. of Labor to bolster the ranks of collision technicia.....»»
Research collaboration launches civil rights in education initiative
A new civil rights in education initiative, called AdvancED Equity, that focuses on advancing research to inform policy related to civil rights protections in the field of education, was recently established with support from Penn State......»»
Business expert explores strategies for supporting women in leadership, curbing bias
Women and minority leaders who reach senior executive positions often face more intense scrutiny, and research has recommended organizations provide critical stakeholders with information about a leader to reduce negative biases......»»
Student debt: An individual and collective burden at English-language universities
Why do people feel it is legitimate to voluntarily take on debt in order to pursue higher education, and then challenge the debt burden later on, when it prevents them from enjoying the lifestyle that an education seemed to promise?.....»»
Trump and Harris Have Vastly Different Plans for Public Education
The presidential candidates differ on classroom censorship, school choice, federal funding for schools, and more.....»»