Pop-Up Books: More, in Fact, Is More
A recent study that dismissed the effectiveness of pop-up books was flawed from the start, argues best-selling children’s book author Sally Blakemore.
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Baby’s Must-See TV Does Not Increase Vocabulary
Researchers find that infant media does not expand vocabulary
How to Win a Spelling Bee
Solitary study of word spellings and origins is a better predictor of performance at the National Spelling Bee than either being quizzed by others or engaging in leisure reading.
Chicago Kids Take on Bunker Mentality, No ‘Friends’
Pre-teens living in high-crime neighborhoods avoid making friends, a University of Chicago pilot study has found.
Mixed Report Card for ‘Waiting for Superman’
New documentary on schools shines a spotlight on the plight of low-income and minority children, but the film flops when it comes to solutions.
Testing College Applicants’ Wisdom, Common Sense
What good is a high SAT score if you make a mess of your life? For a possible answer, peer into Robert Sternberg's book, "College Admissions for the 21st Century."
Cops and College: Do Police Need Book Smarts?
Better-educated police officers resort less often to using force, research shows.
Public Schools: An Untapped Recreational Resource
Researchers suggest limiting liability issues to make playgrounds and other recreation areas on school grounds accessible as a cost-effective way to promote public health.
Children’s Pop-Up Books Flop as Learning Tool
New research finds children learn less from pop-up books than they do from old-fashioned volumes illustrated with photos.
No More Dozing Off in First Period
An 8:30 a.m. high school start time helps students get more sleep, stay alert in class, a pilot study finds.