Tag: education
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Psychological Science and Social Justice
[ad_1] Psychology major Sophie Bittner ’22 has always been passionate about using psychology to promote individual and social well-being. Her summer scholar research project was completed with her faculty advisor, her professor Robert Weis. She investigated how college students’ access to college accommodation has changed. The research was presented at two of her professional conferences ... -
Faced with new state education laws and policies, many teachers are distrustful
[ad_1] Even before this year’s legislative session, teachers in Sarasota County had a tough job. In addition to working on educating young students, in recent years they have taken responsibility for distance learning, managed public health policies launched due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and the new It is entrusted with dealing with ... -
NH Joins New England to Rethink Education and Workforce
[ad_1] From left: Pender Makin, Maine School Board; Charlene Russell Tucker, Connecticut School Board; Angelica Infante Green, Rhode Island School Board; Daniel French, Vermont School Board; Jeffrey Riley, Massachusetts School Board; New Hampshire State School Commissioner Frank Edelblatt at the Rethinking Education and New England Workforce (RENEW) Summit Monday in Newport, Rhode Island, New England ... -
Educational aids to prisoners work. But it is politically unstable.
[ad_1] comment on this story comment A new proposal from the Department of Education approved extending federal Pell Grant eligibility to inmates beginning in 2023. Proposals to systematize Pell Grant eligibility have emerged from numerous studies and experiments over the past decade that show that inmates who earn degrees while incarcerated are better prepared to ... -
I am a community college graduate, educated and successful
[ad_1] Dennis G. Hall Dennis G. Hall was formerly Vice President for Research at Vanderbilt University. It’s that time of year again, when college students head to campus for the start of the new semester. Some are first-time students. I remember sending each child off to first grade when it was their turn. Those were ... -
‘The Impact of Science’: Duke University Researchers Help Develop Vaccines and Youth Spirit | News
[ad_1] If the time ever comes when we can really say goodbye to coronavirus as a health concern, Kevin Sanders will be one of the people we have to thank. Sanders is director of research at the Duke Human Vaccine Institute, where his years of work creating a vaccine for the human immunodeficiency virus will ... -
Science got interesting because scientists are teaching real-world classes to students
[ad_1] Shaunna Garner’s 16th grade 8th grade science education began as usual. One week of laboratory safety training before students conduct experiments and exercises. But this year, Garner has other tricks up his sleeve. A researcher studying infectious diseases at the Texas Biomedical Research Institute will share their research and discuss it with her class ... -
Vote for education this summer
[ad_1] When school patrons are thinking about spending the last summer barbecue or vacation, the responsibility of being a citizen to vote may be on the back of your mind. That’s why it’s so important to remind patrons that there are some important elections coming up soon. On August 30, 12 school districts will seek ...











