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Tag: K-12
Association of armed guards, severity of school shootings
What The Study Did: Researchers examined the association between the presence of an armed guard on scene and the severity of shootings at schools kindergarten through high school. Authors: Jillian Peterson, Ph.D., of Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota, is…
New coloring book salutes women pioneers in STEM
In honor of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the Vilcek Foundation shares a free publication celebrating women in STEM
Affordable CRISPR app reveals unintended mutations at site of CRISPR gene repair
Study in The CRISPR Journal reports the app advances CRISPR gene therapy R&D; 18-year-old software savant helped lead the app’s development
Mobile game that uses implicit learning improved children’s short-term food choices
Rates of overweight and obesity in children are rising around the world, with serious long-term consequences for health and health care costs. In prior research, video and mobile games have helped children eat healthier and exercise more. A new study…
School closures may not reduce coronavirus deaths as much as expected
Extensive simulations seek the ideal distancing scenario to reduce severe coronavirus cases with minimal social disruption
Mean or Nice? These Traits Could Make or Break a Child’s Friendships
Study First to Use Longitudinal Data to Examine Interplay between Being Nice, Being Mean and Friendship Quality
A new type of university is emerging to meet the challenges of today
The world is changing rapidly and in order to serve the human population dealing with those changes, American universities need to change, too. In fact, their role is to model the resiliency that all institutions need to embrace, according to…
Pandemic caused ‘staggering’ economic, human impact in developing counties, research says
Falling incomes, smaller meals, educational setbacks among consequences
Book developed at Cincinnati Children’s helps identify risks of reading difficulties
MRI results also the first to indicate relationships between screened skills and early brain development in preschool-age children
School gardens linked with kids eating more vegetables
Getting children to eat their vegetables can seem like an insurmountable task, but nutrition researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have found one way: school gardens and lessons on using what’s grown in them. Researchers worked with 16…
Study finds consensus for arming school resource officers, division on arming teachers and other staff
In the wake of repeated school shootings across the United States, today’s youth have been called the mass shooting generation. A new study examined public support for arming school employees. The study found consensus for arming school resource officers, but…
State-funded pre-K may enhance math achievement
New research shows the program has an impact on classroom success
Research indicates gender disparity in academic achievement and leadership positions
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Feb. 3, 2021 – New research on gender inequality indicates that fewer leadership prospects in the workplace apply even to women who show the most promise early on in their academic careers. Jill Yavorsky, an assistant professor…
$4 million grant will help teach computer coding skills to rural Missouri students
MU’s eMINTS National Center earns grant to help advance STEM education in underserved Missouri school districts
CCNY researchers demonstrate how to measure student attention during remote learning
The Covid-19 pandemic has made home offices, virtual meetings and remote learning the norm, and it is likely here to stay. But are people paying attention in online meetings? Are students paying attention in virtual classrooms? Researchers Jens Madsen and…
High schoolers discover four exoplanets through Harvard and Smithsonian mentorship program
The high schoolers turned scientists published their findings this week, thanks to a research mentorship program at the Center for Astrophysics; Harvard and Smithsonian
Study shows racial disparities in elementary school disciplinary actions
Even after accounting for differences in income, education, caregiver support, special education services and parental reports of misbehavior and family conflict, elementary school-age Black children are 3.5 times more likely to be suspended or placed in detention than their white…
School-made lunch ‘better’ for children
Universal meals can be more healthy – experts
Fast food restaurant proximity likely doesn’t affect children’s weight
A new paper in Q Open finds that the availability of fast food restaurants on the route between children’s houses and their schools does not affect children’s weight. Reducing the rate of childhood obesity is a top public health priority…
Superheroes, foods and apps bring a modern twist to the periodic table
Many students, especially non-science majors, dread chemistry. The first lesson in an introductory chemistry course typically deals with how to interpret the periodic table of elements, but its complexity can be overwhelming to students with little or no previous exposure.…
NYUAD study informs research of child development and learning in conflict-affected areas
This new analysis is by Global TIES for Children, a research center supported by the NYU Abu Dhabi Research Institute and NYU New York
Self-controlled children tend to be healthier middle-aged adults
Benefits include younger brains and bodies, better outlook on the years ahead
Non-immigrant kids respond differently when immigrant children are bullied
A recent study finds that, while youth think all bullying is bad, non-immigrant adolescents object less to bullying when the victim is an immigrant. However, the study found that the more contact immigrant and non-immigrant children had with each other,…
Focusing on diversion yields positive results for kids with behavioral issues
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University evaluating effectiveness of Ohio’s Behavioral Health/Juvenile Justice Initiative
Linguists gather virtually to showcase cutting-edge research
The LSA’s 95th Annual Meeting convenes in early January
Screen time, emotional health among parents’ top concerns for children during pandemic
National poll: Cyberbullying, depression and unhealthy habits on parents’ top 10 list of worries; Black families rank racism as No.1 concern and COVID-19 as No.2
Child care facilities can be safe and are essential: new Case Western Reserve study
Researchers outline recommendations to maintain safety standards during the pandemic
UMass Lowell graduate to be honored for research
Middle-school teacher being recognized for insights into elementary-level science instruction
African American youth who receive positive messages about their racial group may perform better in school
Youth of color represent over half of the school-aged population (kindergarten through twelfth grade) in public schools in the United States. This creates a need for evidence-driven approaches that address the pervasive Black-White achievement gap. A new longitudinal study shows…
COVID-19 turned parents into proxy educators; new research examines the stress it caused
Washington, December 16, 2020–When the emerging COVID-19 pandemic caused most U.S. schools to close and transition to distance learning last spring, many parents were forced into new roles as proxy educators for their children. A study published today in Educational…
Remote learning here to stay despite challenges, survey finds
About two in 10 U.S. school districts have already adopted, plan to adopt or are considering adopting virtual schools after the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new RAND Corporation study. The survey of district leaders indicates that…
Beyond the illness: how COVID-19 is negatively impacting those who are not infected
The pandemic has impacted farmers, children, plant workers and even office workers in unique ways that go beyond physical illness. Several studies that explore these individualized effects will be presented during the Individual Impacts of Global Pandemic Risks session and…
FAU Offers K-12 Teachers Free Course on Tips to Teach Online
To address the many challenges of teaching online, FAU’s College of Education is offering a free eight-hour online certificate course for K-12 teachers to assist them with teaching online. This continuing education certificate course provides school districts timely assistance to enhance teachers’ e-learning skills and provides time-saving tips in lesson planning and effective student assessments for online teaching.
Jerome receives funding for consortium for teacher preparation
Marci Jerome, Severe Disabilities Program Coordinator, Kellar Institute for Human disAbilities, received $500,000 from the U.S. Department of Education for: “The Virginia Consortium for Teacher Preparation in Special Education Adapted Curriculum: Supporting Students w/Disabilities & Autism.” The Consortium is composed…
Preschool program linked with better social and emotional skills years later
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — A preschool enrichment program developed at Penn State helps boost social and emotional skills that still have positive effects years later during middle and high school, according to a new study. The researchers found that students…
New TIMSS results show East Asian students continue to lead the way in mathematics
TIMSS is the longest running, large-scale international assessment of mathematics and science education
Amazon donates $2 million to Carnegie Mellon’s Computer Science Academy
Gift supports free CS curriculum for students from underserved, underrepresented communities
What are schools doing to feed students during COVID-19-related closures?
A nationwide assessment of child nutrition administrative agencies’ initial responses to meal service provision during COVID-19 pandemic-related school closures, published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
Most U.S. social studies teachers feel unprepared to teach civic learning
Gap could contribute to truth decay, survey finds
Pupils can learn more effectively through stories than activities
Storytelling – the oldest form of teaching – is the most effective way of teaching primary school children about evolution, say researchers at the Milner Centre for Evolution at the University of Bath. A randomised controlled trial found that children…
Some primary school-aged children self-harm, prompting calls for earlier intervention
New research reveals that some primary school-aged children have self-harmed, prompting calls for intervention efforts to start earlier
Differences in well-being amongst Somali, Latino and Hmong adolescents
University of Minnesota researchers examined the relationship between acculturation and substance use, socioemotional well-being and academic achievement
SARS-CoV-2 transmission model offers decision-making pathways for safe school opening
Shanghai-based mathematical model predicts when schools can be open/reopen
Using art to build peace for a new generation
A research project using art and digital technology to empower and educate young people across the globe has been awarded funding worth £2 million from the Global Challenges Research Fund. The Mobile Arts for Peace (MAP) project, led by Professor…
Parental restrictions on tech use have little lasting effect into adulthood
Worries of widespread ‘tech addiction’ may be overblown, study suggests
Study: Jumps in elementary school violence linked to increased student transfers
Student turnover may harm educational outcomes and school stability
Nations refine mathematics and science education to keep pace with a changing world
TIMSS 2019 Encyclopedia, compiled by IEA’s TIMSS & PIRLS International Study Center at Boston College, describes curricula and policies from 64 nations
Purdue Innovation Partners Institute works to bridge rural digital divide
Launches $1M public-private partnership to improve connectivity, support remote learning
Helping teachers navigate online education and build community
UD professors share resources and success stories to support teachers engaged in online instruction