May 2, 2022
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Students lead more public schools to close for Islamic holidays
Several school districts across the country will close in observance of Eid, a holiday that marks the end of Ramadan. FatCamera/E+ via Getty ... -
3 barriers that stop students choosing to learn a language in high school
Shutterstock Stephanie Clayton, University of Tasmania Fewer students are choosing language electives at school, but contrary to popular ...April 26, 2022 -
When parents turn children into weapons, everybody loses
One form of domestic abuse involves a parent breaking their child’s connection with the other parent. Mikhail Seleznev/iStock/Getty Images ...April 26, 2022 -
Students of color in special education are less likely to get the help they need – here are 3 ways teachers can do better
Conversations around race and disability often get left out of schools. FG Trade/E+ via Getty Images Mildred Boveda, Penn State When I was a ...April 21, 2022 -
Pandemic decision-making is difficult and exhausting – here’s the psychology that explains why
So much uncertainty around risk can make it extra hard to decide what to do. Richard Drury/DigitalVision via Getty Images Elizabeth Tricomi, ...April 19, 2022 -
ALS is only 50% genetic – identifying DNA regions affected by lifestyle and environmental risk factors could help pinpoint avenues for treatment
Epigenetics is how behavior and environment affect gene expression. Iryna Dobytchina/iStock via Getty Images Plus Ramona Zwamborn, Utrecht ...April 13, 2022 -
UWF's diverse student body reflected in diversification of programs
There’s a lot of talk these days in higher ed circles about an anticipated demographic cliff headed our way. Universities nationwide expect ...April 10, 2022 -
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'Really illuminating': After making the SAT optional, colleges study the results
As the deadline to submit college applications approached last year, Hilary Cabrera Orozco braced for disappointment. The daughter of Ecuadorian ...April 10, 2022
