Children's literacy rates are falling around the globe. In response, a number of governments, including New Zealand's, are overhauling the way reading is taught in primary school.
Education
Sep 25, 2024
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The ongoing war in Gaza will set children and young people's education back by up to five years and risks creating a lost generation of permanently traumatized Palestinian youth, a new study warns.
Education
Sep 25, 2024
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A raw diet pet food company is recalling cartons of frozen beef and chicken dog food that could be tainted with salmonella or listeria germs.
Veterinary medicine
Sep 25, 2024
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A strong belief in their own academic ability can help children from low-income families defy the odds and achieve academic success, according to new research from Trinity College Dublin.
Education
Sep 9, 2024
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The treatment of Australia's children and young people is back on the national agenda.
Social Sciences
Sep 3, 2024
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The United States' most senior public health official, surgeon-general Vivek Murthy, believes social media platforms should come with warning labels. The United Nations' education, science and culture agency says smartphones ...
Social Sciences
Aug 28, 2024
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Feeling a sense of uncertainty about belonging is most pronounced for students during times of transition, like when they enter university. This can be all the harder for students who are the first generation in their families ...
Education
Aug 27, 2024
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NHS statistics suggest that 20.3%—1 in 5—children and young people aged from eight to 16 years in England had a probable mental disorder in 2023. This a huge rise from 2017, when 12.5% had a probable mental health disorder.
Social Sciences
Aug 18, 2024
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As women continue to fight for gender equity in the workplace, a new paper co-authored by Nobel Prize economist Claudia Goldin on a World War II-era act used to support working mothers reveals what can be done with political ...
Economics & Business
Aug 15, 2024
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You've probably heard that cultivating gratitude can boost your happiness. But in marriage and families, it's not just about being more grateful for your loved ones—it's also important to feel appreciated by them. Researchers ...
Social Sciences
Aug 8, 2024
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