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Where can Black children go in summer? Black families face disparities and need equitable options

April 29, 2025 Phys Org

For many Black families, summer months can be a relief and a stress. The stress is because of the precariousness of summer programming in Canada.This article was originally published on this website.

Education

What excluded children think about their education in alternative provision—and why it matters

April 29, 2025 Phys Org

Nearly 16,000 children in England learn in state-funded alternative provision (AP). These are educational settings for school-aged pupils who are unable to attend mainstream school. These pupils may have been excluded from their previous school, […]

Education

Experts call for rethink on digital school technology, citing privacy concerns

April 29, 2025 Phys Org

International researchers are urging a critical rethink of digital technology in schools, warning that many classroom education tools are collecting student data in ways that could threaten privacy and well-being.This article was originally published on […]

Education

Faculty experts debate the benefits of banning cell phones in schools

April 29, 2025 Phys Org

The number of school districts considering banning cell phones during the school day is on the rise nationwide.This article was originally published on this website.

Education

Teacher comfort and knowledge found to drive classroom discussions on sexism

April 29, 2025 Phys Org

The Netflix hit “Adolescence” has sparked widespread conversations about teaching school-age children about sexism. However, new research led by the University of Surrey has revealed why teachers often shy away from discussing this sensitive topic.This […]

Education

Teachers in South African schools may be slow to report rape of girls: Study shows why

April 28, 2025 Phys Org

In South Africa, the age of consent for sex is 16 years old. Engaging in sexual activity with someone under the age of 16 is considered statutory rape, even if the minor consents as defined […]

Education

Using humor in communication helps scientists connect, build trust

April 28, 2025 Phys Org

Scientists aren’t comedians, but it turns out a joke or two can go a long way.This article was originally published on this website.

Math

Language structure shapes color-adjective links even for people born blind, study reveals

April 28, 2025 Phys Org

Humans are known to make mental associations between various real-world stimuli and concepts, including colors. For example, red and orange are typically associated with words such as “hot” or “warm,” blue with “cool” or “cold,” […]

Education

Computer science teachers may be better qualified than their peers, study suggests

April 28, 2025 Phys Org

Educators and researchers have had longstanding concerns about the quality of computer science instruction in U.S. schools. A recent study exploring student learning and computer science teachers’ qualifications in one state suggests that these teachers […]

Education

What makes successful learners? How Minecraft can help us understand social learning

April 25, 2025 Phys Org

The ability to learn socially from one another is a defining feature of the human species. Social learning enables humans to gradually accumulate information across generations. And although we are able to build cities full […]

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