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- Chronic illnesses decrease young people's chances of graduation and finding work
A paper published in the journal Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine has found that young adults who suffer from chronic illnesses tend to graduate and find jobs. more...
- Study evaluates African-Americans' speech patterns in childhood and adolescence
North Carolina State University researchers recently conducted a study among African-American kids to examine the vernacular language patterns that they develop during childhood. more...
- Kids as young as age 5 can learn how to use a computer mouse
Age may be an important factor in determining what tasks a child can or cannot do, but practice appears to make perfect when it comes to using a computer mouse, according to a new study published in the journal Computers and Education. more...
- Speaking multiple languages may improve brain function
A team of psychologists at Penn State University has found that speaking multiple languages can improve brain function. They presented their findings on the topic at a recent meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. more...
- Video games may ease anxiety and depression in teens
A study conducted by East Carolina University's Psychophysiology Lab and Biofeedback Clinic reports that video games can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety among young patients with emotional disorders. more...
- Educational video games can address academic underachievement
Many frustrated parents may find that their child is much more interested in playing video games than in studying or doing homework. more...
- Physical activity may help improve students' math scores
A research team from Georgia Health Sciences University has discovered that regular exercise can improve the school performance of children who struggle with academic underachievement. more...
- Pregnant teens aspire to attend college and find jobs, study reveals
A recent study conducted by the Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island has found that teenage mothers-to-be often aspire to attend college and find a good job, whether or not their pregnancy was planned. more...
- Chronic illnesses during childhood may lead to educational and vocational difficulties
Academic underachievement may not just be a result of a failure to concentrate in school or study. more...
- Bilingual students learn a third language much more easily, study reveals
A study conducted at the University of Haifa has revealed that bilingual individuals find it much easier to learn a third language, due to the fact that they have a better aptitude for languages than unilingual peers. more...
- Bilingual toddlers may have better academic performance than unilingual peers
A recent paper published in the Journal of Experimental Child Psychology has revealed that toddlers who are bilingual from infancy may have more academic success in the future, compared to their peers who only know one language. more...
- Research shows that students prefer to score round numbers on the SAT
According to a recent study in the journal Psychological Science, high school students are more likely to retake the SAT if they score below a round number, such as 1290, than those who score just above it. more...
- Early education programs can help kids achieve better health in the future
A study conducted by researchers from Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health has found that intense early education programs for low-income children may not only prevent academic underachievement in the future, but could also positively impact health. more...
- Higher education may increase chances of volunteering
Academic underachievement may not only have negative effects for the student, but could impact society as a whole. more...
- Formal child care could aid language development in toddlers
A new study released by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health has revealed that kids who receive formal child care may have better language skills and a lower risk of academic underachievement later on. more...
- Study suggests genetic reasoning behind why some students are more difficult than others
There may be a genetic difference between difficult students and those who are more likely to succeed academically, according to a new study published in the journal Psychological Science. more...
- Pulling A's in high school may mean better health in the future
According to research published in this month's issue of the Journal of Health and Social Behavior, good grades in high school may mean good health for the future, Time Healthland reports. more...
- Exposure to variety of objects helps kids learn words faster
According to a paper that will be published in this month's edition of the journal Psychological Science, exposure to diverse objects may expedite word learning in toddlers. These children may also have a better chance of succeeding academically when they get older. more...
- Parents have the power to help or hinder children's academic achievement and success
According to psychologists at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, a child's drive and academic achievement - as well as future success in life - may be determined by the upbringing and nurturing that they receive from their parents. more...
- Peer learning may result in better student performance, researchers say
A new study from the Faculty of Engineering at Lund University reports that students who participate in peer learning opportunities - such as meeting with others to discuss and solve difficult course material - often have the highest chance for academic success. more...
- Academic underachievement may stem from lack of financial resources, researchers say
Experts at the University of California, Riverside have released a report stating that more efforts need to be made in increasing the number of Latino students in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). more...
- Enrolling in preschool may narrow academic achievement gaps between races
According to results from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study, enrolling in preschool significantly improves the literacy skills of some African-American children across different socioeconomic backgrounds. more...
- Math talk from parents may improve children's academic achievement
A study conducted by researchers at the University of Chicago has found that parents who frequently talk about mathematics can significantly influence their children's achievement in the subject. more...
- Adolescent goals and expectations define achievement in adulthood, study finds
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has revealed that academic achievement may be significantly influenced by a student's aspirations for the future. more...
- Parental efforts are essential in ensuring children's school success
According to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Leicester and the University of Leeds, parents and caregivers who encourage kids to do well in school may be more important in educational achievement than the school or the children themselves. more...
