Middle School Music Lessons Enhance Algebra Skills
A look at Maryland students’ achievement levels finds a correlation between music instruction in grades six to eight and success at algebra.
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Full-Time Students, Part-Time Education
Parents and grandparents lecturing the "Me Generation" how easy they have it get research to support their argument (at least when they're talking about college).
To Understand Evolution, Try Focusing on Humans
A researcher finds focusing on humans rather than animals helps students grasp some of the fundamental concepts of evolutionary theory.
Today’s College Students Lacking in Empathy
A new meta-analysis finds that today's college students have far less empathy than their forebearers.
Studying Abroad or Drinking Abroad
Researchers find that heavier-drinking American college students are more likely to study abroad or intend to study abroad.
Outsourcing an American Education
India is considering allowing Western universities to plant satellite campuses directly in the subcontinent's fertile soil.
Larger Schools May Breed Less Parental Involvement
A new analysis finds that parents are less likely to volunteer when their children attend larger schools.
Minding the Education Gap
The minority education gap, if not addressed, will have a huge impact on the U.S. economy in the future as good-paying jobs increasingly require college degrees.
U.S. Students Hurting in Foreign Languages
American public education continues to give short shrift to serious teaching of foreign languages, especially those harder tongues that promise to be prominent in the future.
When Grading Papers, Red Ink May Mean Lower Scores
New research suggests the use of red ink by teachers to correct students’ work may result in harsher evaluations.