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·January 18, 2018·4 min read

Friends’ Genes May Help Others Stay in School

Stanford researchers report it's not just your DNA that influences your educational achievement. The genetics of others in your social circle also influences how far you go in school.

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·December 9, 2017·5 min read

Genetics Study Adds Further Evidence That Education Reduces Alzheimer’s Risk

A new study adds further weight to the theory that being educated may help to stave off Alzheimer's disease.

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·November 30, 2017·5 min read

Reading Between the Lines in Children’s Vocabulary Differences

Children whose families have a lower socioeconomic status have significantly smaller vocabularies than their more affluent peers, a new study reports.

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·September 2, 2017·4 min read

For Academic Success A Little Stress May Help

A new study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry reports children who experience very little or too much stress when they start secondary education are at higher risk of dropping out of school than those who experience moderate anxiety.

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·August 10, 2017·5 min read

Belief in Neuromyths is Extremely Common

A new Frontiers in Psychology study reveals many teachers believe in common misconceptions about learning and the brain. Researchers say they are considering creating an online training scheme aimed at educators to help dispel such neuromyths.

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·July 18, 2017·4 min read

Genes Account for Half of Differences in Social Mobility

According to a Psychological Sciences study, genetics may influence a child's social mobility. The findings could have significant implications for helping to reduce educational inequality.

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·April 12, 2017·6 min read

Early School Start Times Pit Teens in Conflict Between Biology and Society

Later school start times would allow teens to fully relieve sleep pressure.

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·December 14, 2016·3 min read

Teens Benefit From Later High School Start Times

Later high school start times are associated with reduced motor vehicle accidents and less daytime sleepiness for teens, study reports.

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·December 12, 2016·2 min read

Unlocking Clues to Language Based Learning in Children

A new study which links working memory to learning in children may help educators develop new strategies to help those with learning difficulties.

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·November 21, 2016·5 min read

Dementia On the Downslide, Especially in Those With More Education

A new study reports the percentage of American seniors with dementia is dropping and those with a higher level of education appear to have a lower risk of developing dementia.

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·October 24, 2016·4 min read

A Step Closer to Robotic Tutors for the Classroom

A robotic system that can detect the emotional state of young learners and improve the learning experience is one step closer to entering the classroom, researchers report.

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·September 26, 2016·3 min read

Poor English Skills at Start of School Linked to Behavioral Difficulties

A new study reports children who enter school with poor English language skills are more likely to have social, emotional and behavioral difficulties in later years.