One of the latest and most ambitious studies on bullying and cyberbullying in middle and high school students begs to differ with the age-old adage, “sticks and stones can break my bones, but names can’t hurt me.” The study, conducted by researchers at Florida Atlantic University and the University of…
Only 20 percent of the professional development offered by districts meets the federal definition of “high quality” under the new Every Student Succeeds Act, according to researchers. View full post on Education Week: Bullying #pso #htcs #b4inc Read More
Though single-sport specialization increases throughout high school, those interested in pursuing an athletic career in college don’t need to follow that route, suggests a new study. View full post on Education Week: Bullying #pso #htcs #b4inc Read More
A new study found that adolescent students in urban school district have more favorable perceptions of teachers of color. View full post on Education Week: Bullying #pso #htcs #b4inc Read More
Keeping low-income, struggling schools up-to-date with textbooks can give a boost to reading and math performance. View full post on Education Week: Bullying #pso #htcs #b4inc Read More
Principals play a huge role in shaping work conditions—and in whether teachers stay or leave, according to a new study. View full post on Education Week: Bullying #pso #htcs #b4inc Read More
“What’s the only thing worse than being the new kid in 8th grade? Being the new kid in 6th grade.” It’s not a joke; it’s the latest research on how school grade structure affects students. View full post on Education Week: Bullying #pso #htcs #b4inc Read More
Students are more likely to be cyberbullied by people they know than strangers, new research shows. View full post on Education Week: Bullying #pso #htcs #b4inc Read More
Each year, the average teen sees about 6,000 youth-targeted ads for food and drink products. The most attention-grabbing ads often feature celebrities like pop stars. A new study has found that nearly all of these celebrity-endorsed products are unhealthy. The list of products includes fast foods, sweets, soda, and other…
Dog lovers around the Internet are having a crisis: Science has proven that dogs hate hugs. Just kidding, that didn’t exactly happen. But you’d think it had based on numerous headlines like “Your Dog Hates Hugs,” “Science Says Dogs Don’t Like Hugs” and “You Need To Stop Hugging Your Dog, Study Finds.” These…
