Women, Math, and the Addition of Stereotypes
Do women often perform less well at higher math because of the stereotype that they have less ability than men, or is there another reason for the achievement gap?
Why Isn’t Climate Change on More Lips?
Did you follow the news from the global climate conference in Durban and discuss it with your peers? If you said no, welcome to the club.
Making Science Girl-Friendly Pays Gender Dividends
A study in which the benefits of learning science were wrapped in issues traditionally associated with girls indeed generated more interest from the underrepresented sex.
Parenting’s Asian-Jewish Connection
The hubbub over the Tiger Mom model presented in a recent best-seller left some recalling the stereotype of the Jewish mother. But what happens when couples are Asian and Jewish?
College Reversal?
Studies find a decline in Asian-American students’ success once they move away from home and go to college.
Do Asian-American Parents Push Their Kids?
Does the Tiger Mother get it right? While some view Asian-Americans as pushy, stressing their children into exceptional achievement, research doesn’t bear out that stereotype.
Asian-American Parenting and Academic Success
When it comes to involvement in their children’s education, Asian Americans have their own distinct style that often pays dividends when report cards arrive.
Great Expectations Create the Best Teen Scholars
There's a lot of ways parents can help their teenagers achieve, but research suggests the most effective way is expecting them to try their best.
Are Parents Too Involved With Their Children?
While being involved in your children’s lives and studies is intuitively (and statistically) smart, some techniques are better than others.