Politics & Global Issues
10 effective things citizens can do to make change in addition to attending a protest
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Education
Why claims of ‘transformational’ school reading improvement are premature
The government has made some bold claims for its school reading policies—including that early results have been “transformational.” But we should be careful about rushing to judgment this early.This article was originally published on this […]
Politics & Global Issues
Street lighting and public safety: Researchers evaluate the effect of improved street lighting on crime rates
It’s an almost universally accepted truth that walking in well-lit areas is safer. But Aaron Chalfin, associate professor of criminology in Penn’s School of Arts & Sciences; John MacDonald, criminology professor and director of the […]
Politics & Global Issues
Does individual climate action distract from the big picture? New research has answers
New research suggests that trying to change people’s climate habits won’t hurt support for big picture solutions.This article was originally published on this website.
Education
Study highlights supply and demand gaps in after-school programs
After-school programs are in high demand among families, but mismatches in cost, location and program type can prevent students from accessing the opportunities they need most, according to a new USC study.This article was originally […]
Society & Community
Global study shows why the songs from our teens leave a lasting mark on us
A new global study led by the University of Jyväskylä reveals that our most emotionally resonant music tends to come from our teenage years—peaking around age 17. This pronounced pattern, known as the “reminiscence bump,” […]
Society & Community
Support during pregnancy helps working moms ‘win’ when returning to work
Returning to work after maternity leave can leave new mothers wrestling with guilt—feeling they can’t fully win at work or home. New research from Baylor University shows that the right kind of support during pregnancy […]
Education
Nine ways to help your brain and boost your memory during exam season
It’s exam season in Australia. Year 12 students are sitting final exams, while university and younger school students also face end-of-year assessments.This article was originally published on this website.
Society & Community
As social media age restrictions spread, is the internet entering its Victorian era?
A wave of proposed social media bans for young people has swept the globe recently, fueled by mounting concern about the apparent harm the likes of TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat can cause to vulnerable minds.This […]
Politics & Global Issues
Study reveals corporate directors on charity boards drive pro-corporate lobbying
A study in Management Science finds that public charities with corporate directors on their boards are significantly more likely to lobby on behalf of the connected firms’ political interests. More to the point, the research […]