School
The US is falling behind in higher education. Can we turn the tide?
40% of today’s students work full time while another 40% are over the age of 25. Here’s how to change higher education to fit today's students.
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Study: ADHD is overdiagnosed and overtreated
Like autism, ADHD lies on a spectrum, and some children should not be treated.
Want students to cheat less? Science says treat them justly
Students who think the world is just cheat less, but they need to experience justice to feel that way.
You weren’t born just to be ‘useful,’ Irish president tells students
Here's why the Irish president believes students need philosophy.
Why America is bad at math
Research shows that the way math is taught in schools and how its conceptualized as a subject is severely impairing American student's ability to learn and understand the material.
The Incredible Effect Black Teachers Have on Black Students
A growing body of research suggests that students of color perform better in school when they have at least one teacher of the same race.
Study finds Montessori education obliterates the difference between high- and low-income kids
Researchers tracked academic achievement, social cognition, executive function, and creativity in a longitudinal study of kids across the socioeconomic spectrum.
The Basis of Education Should Be Questions, Not Answers
Can democracy remain vibrant if the public, and especially children, don't have the tools to distinguish sense from nonsense?
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Does Boredom Really Exist?
Is there such a thing as boredom, or is it an all-encompassing term for a variety of root causes like apathy, frustration, or depression?
Why Being Taught in Your Learning Style Does Not Make You Smarter
People tend to believe that learning in the style they feel best suited to makes them soak up information more efficiently. This study debunks that belief.