By Jenna Abetz, Associate Professor of Communication, College of Charleston
When talking about a child’s diagnosis of dyslexia, mothers rely on metaphors. A closer look at these metaphors reveals much about how schools can better help them.
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By Eric Hengyu Hu, Postdoctoral Associate, University at Albany, State University of New York
Paul L. Morgan, Director, Institute for Social and Health Equity, University at Albany, State University of New York
For decades, white students have performed significantly better than Black and Hispanic students on tests of academic achievement. Explanations for these achievement gaps include poverty and systems that result in discrimination. Others cite struggles…
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By Jeffrey Anvari-Clark, Assistant Professor of Social Work, University of North Dakota
This unofficial and invisible safety net is widespread and operates at all income levels. But no one knows the actual scale of this web of informal transactions.
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By Jessica Maddox, Assistant Professor of Journalism and Creative Media, University of Alabama
Family vlogging can seem benign, even heartwarming. But kids can’t consent to appear in these videos − and, in most states, have no claim to any of the earnings.
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By Loneke Blackman Carr, Assistant Professor of Community and Public Health Nutrition, University of Connecticut
Jameta Nicole Barlow, Associate Professor of Writing, Health Policy & Management and Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies,, George Washington University
Healthy diet and regular exercise are key to treating obesity. But the stress of everyday racism and sexism hinder Black women from adopting lifestyle changes necessary for weight loss.
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By Ian McDonough, Associate Professor of Psychology, Binghamton University, State University of New York
Michael Dulas, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Binghamton University, State University of New York
Brain-training games may have cognitive benefits, but other challenging activities are proven to help our brains function at their best.
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By Philip Klinkner, James S. Sherman Professor of Government, Hamilton College
The Democrats’ loss of the White House has provoked major soul-searching among party members. A scholar recommends a review of history to avoid catastrophizing.
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By Jaeyeon Chung, Assistant Professor of Business, Rice University
As more people turn to ChatGPT instead of Google, research shows AI can be a better tool for creative problem-solving – though it still has its limits.
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By Dominic Wyse, Professor of Early Childhood and Primary Education, UCL
It is vital that children are motivated and engaged by the way they are taught at school, and that teachers use methods that help them learn in the most effective ways.
My new research with colleagues has shown that teaching the curriculum through experiential – hands-on – learning can be a very effective way to help primary age children learn.
England is in the middle of a…
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By Adam Taylor, Professor and Director of the Clinical Anatomy Learning Centre, Lancaster University
While there are plenty of patient perspectives on social media , resources from healthcare professionals are far fewer – and are often lower quality.
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