TAIZHOU, China — Does eliminating classroom overcrowding really lead to better grades? For years, the thought has been that smaller class sizes are better for students and their grades. However, surprising research finds that reducing class sizes in schools does not necessarily bolster the academic resilience of children from low-income families. Chinese researchers analyzed data…

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Are schools which put too much emphasis on grades putting teachers in danger? A troubling new study finds that schools which place higher focus on test scores and bottom-line results instead of student learning are more likely to see children use violence against their teachers. Conducted by researchers, including Professor Eric Anderman from…

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KUOPIO, Finland — While some students naturally prefer subjects like math and science over history or literature, generally speaking, it isn’t a stretch to say that plenty of young minds would prefer not to spend their time on fractions, square roots, and long division. Now, interesting new research finds that most young children actually enjoy math…

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ADELAIDE, Australia– Teens love their sleep, but they might love their TikTok more. If your child is always up late, they could be using their phones so much that it starts to affect their sleep, researchers from the University of South Australia (UniSA) warn. Their study highlights a significant disruption in sleep patterns linked to technology use,…

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When national student test scores revealed recently that knowledge of U.S. history and civics had reached an all-time low, one Republican lawmaker described the drop as an “outright failure that should concern every parent across the country.” The test scores showed that 86% of America’s eighth graders were not proficient in U.S. history, and 79%…

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TRONDHEIM, Norway — A new teaching method could make sure that every student does well when it comes to reading. Researchers in Norway examined the letter-sound knowledge of children starting school and found significant gender differences across the country, where girls have a clear advantage over boys. The research, conducted by Hermundur Sigmundsson, a professor…

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SANTIAGO, Chile — Board games like Monopoly and Othello can enhance young children’s mathematical abilities, according to a new study. Prior research has established that playing games can contribute to learning and development, including reading and literacy skills. However, this study discovered that, among children between three and nine years-old, number-based games can significantly bolster their…

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SERIK, Turkey — Incorporating music into math lessons can lead to better grades for children, a new study reveals. Researchers in Turkey say that listening to music makes learning math more enjoyable, maintains student engagement, and helps alleviate fears or anxieties associated with the subject. This could potentially increase motivation, leading to a greater appreciation…

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OXFORD, United Kingdom — Mothers who breastfeed may contribute to their children’s improved performance on school exams all the way into their teenage years, a new study says. According to researchers in the United Kingdom, children who were breastfed for longer durations were more likely to achieve higher results in their General Certificate of Secondary…

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BATH, United Kingdom — Borrowing a classmate’s notes or relying on recordings just won’t cut it, according to researchers from the University of Bath. Study authors say that college students who actually attend interactive seminars in person tend to score higher on exams than their classmates who only listen to recordings of the lessons later on.…

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TRONDHEIM, Norway — Feeling good in the classroom makes it easier to get good grades. The more comfortable students feel at school, the greater their sense of achievement is, Norwegian researchers say. “We’re finding a connection between pupils’ well-being at school and the subject matter, and with how well the pupils think they’re able to do…

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PITTSBURGH — There’s no adjustment like going from high school to college. The late nights out, different study habits, and newfound freedom can put a strain on getting a good night’s sleep for many teens and young adults. It might even cost some students their academic success, according to a new study by a team…

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BALTIMORE — Students who feel like their school is a prison are more likely to have lower test scores and not attend college, suggests researchers from Johns Hopkins University. Their study found that an increased security presence contributes to students having a negative perception of their educational experience. Schools have beefed up their security after…

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NEW YORK — Maybe having iPads and computers become a regular part of the classroom isn’t the best idea after all. Kids who write their notes by hand may get higher grades than their peers, according to new research A recent poll asked 2,000 parents whether or not they’ve noticed a preference for digital or analog studying…

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NEW YORK — If picking a playlist was your first step when studying, you’re more likely to have had a high GPA. A survey of 2,000 Americans looked at the tie between music and study habits and found those who play music were likelier to have a GPA above 3.2 than those studying in silence (84% vs.…

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DAVIS, Calif. — Subjects like math, biology, and history come easier to some students than others. Now, researchers from the University of California-Davis report that teaching struggling students early on that their intelligence is malleable goes a long way toward improving their grades. In other words, struggling students need to really believe that, if they study…

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CORVALLIS, Ore. — A four-day school week certainly sounds like a good idea from a student’s perspective, but a recent study by a team at Oregon State University finds making three-day weekends permanent would be bad news for children’s grades. Study authors found that high schoolers participating in a four-day school week performed worse on a…

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CHICHESTER, United Kingdom — Anxiety is a feeling we’ve all experienced to varying degrees. Some wrestle with persistent anxious feelings on a nearly constant basis, while others may only feel jittery during particularly stressful moments. Now, however, new research from the University of Chichester reports undergraduate university students dealing with social anxiety are more likely struggle…

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PROVO, Utah — A little bit of culture can go a long way academically for students, according to a new study. Researchers from Brigham Young University, Johns Hopkins University, and the Heritage Foundation say culturally enriching field trips, such as class excursions to local science museums or art venues, lead to better grades, superior in-class performance,…

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MELBOURNE, Australia — School is supposed to help children and adolescents develop into healthy, well-rounded, resilient individuals equipped with the knowledge they need to navigate adult life. But, do modern curriculums and available extra-curricular activities fully achieve that goal? According to new research from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI), the answer to that question is…

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LONDON — The teen years can be a tumultuous time for many kids. Many adolescents feel as though no one in their life truly understands them, and often feel lonely as a result. Now, a new study by a team at King’s College London has found a connection between teenage loneliness and poorer grades in school.…

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GENEVA, Switzerland — Could joining a soccer team or taking a daily jog be the key to good grades for children? There is a correlation between a child’s cardiorespiratory health and their academic success, particularly in language and math, according to a recent study. Such intellectual qualities, including memory and concentration, may be improved by…

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PARKVILLE, Australia — With students around the world returning to school remotely this fall, parents are figuring out how to help their children succeed. A study finds the best way to improve their kids’ grades is to turn off the television and the computer. While other reports focus on the health hazards of watching too much…

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MOSCOW — Friends can have a hefty influence in how children develop during their adolescent years. Our closest pals help sculpt our tastes, interests, and even personality. Now, a new study finds that a student’s friends also help determine their academic performance and grades. Researchers from the National Research University Higher School of Economics say that…

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WACO, Texas — Researchers at Baylor University may have unlocked a melodic mechanism students can use to boost their grades in school. They find that listening to music during a lecture and then listening to the same music again while sleeping that night boosted students’ grades on an exam the next day. For the study, the…

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MALAGA, Spain — Books have largely fallen by the wayside to flashier forms of entertainment, but a new study finds that a good book can do more to boost a student’s literacy skills than any single text book or learning material. Essentially, according to researchers at Malaga University in Spain and the University College London, recreational…

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YORK, England — A new set of research that investigated the main factors behind a child’s success in school finds, surprisingly, that the most prominent predictors of academic success are usually in place before the child is even born. According to the study, conduced at the University of York, both inherited DNA and parents’ socioeconomic status…

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UTRECHT, Netherlands — Math can be an especially difficult subject for students, and many develop a long-lasting sense of low self-esteem when it comes to mathematical skills very early in their academic careers. Now, a new study finds that children dealing with low self-confidence in their math skills can improve their performance on tests by simply…

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EAST LANSING, Mich. — It’s widely believed that smaller, more intimate, class sizes are better suited for student learning than larger classes. However, a new long-term study on math and science teaching trends finds that smaller class sizes don’t necessarily always lead to higher grades and achievements. Ultimately, the research team say, the effect of class…

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SYDNEY — Formative years spent in school can be a turbulent time for adolescents and teens, and it’s common for emotions to be at an all-time high. Each student deals with their emotions in her or his own way, and some are naturally better equipped to cope than others. Now, a new study conducted in Sydney,…

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Can Facebook lead to failure? Study suggests that struggling students can considerably improve their grades by spending less time on social media. SYDNEY — Social media is indisputably one of the great time-wasters of the modern era. While quickly checking Twitter or Facebook in between appointments or classes hardly feels all that time consuming, those short…

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NEW ORLEANS — While waking up in time to catch the morning school bus may be a distant memory for many of us, every age group can relate to feeling exhausted all day due to lack of sleep. The problem may especially be more prominent for kids, whose developing brains need sufficient rest each night. Now,…

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SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The life of the average American adolescent can be jam packed with commitments. Between school, after school sports, a social life, and homework, many teens say they barely have enough time to get enough sleep on most weekdays. Now, a study may have found a way to help students get more sleep,…

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Researchers at MIT suggest a mindfulness program would be beneficial to children as part of the daily classroom curriculum. CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Mindfulness, or the process of focusing all of one’s attention on the present moment, is typically thought of as an adult hobby and often associated with meditation. However, two new studies conducted at MIT…

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia — High school music courses frequently fall victim to budget cuts due to the general belief that other subjects, such as math or history, are more important to students’ education. However, a new study performed at the University of British Columbia finds that high schoolers enrolled in at least one musical course score…

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EAST LANSING, Mich. — Signing your kids up for soccer in the fall and lacrosse in the spring may do more for them than build social skills or turn them into athletes. A study by researchers at Michigan State University shows that playing sports can also lead to improved academic performance, particularly for college students.…

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SEATTLE — If you’re convinced the push for a later start to school times in many districts across the country in recent years will cause more of a strain on parents’ work schedules and less of a benefit to their kids, some new research could change your mind. A new study finds that children not…

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MOSCOW — Keep your chin up, especially if you’re a student. A new study finds that having confidence in your studies and your outcome on exams will have a positive effect on your grades. Prior studies showed conflicting schools of thought when it comes to high student expectations and test performance. Some researchers found that having…

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UTRECHT, Netherlands — Oh boy! Male students are more likely to excel academically — when they’re outnumbered on campus by girls, a new study finds. Researchers at Utrecht University in the Netherlands looked at the reading test scores of more than 200,000 15-year-olds worldwide, finding that boys performed best when their school’s student body was…

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AMES, Iowa — Put down the controller: Allowing your child to have a TV or video game console in their bedroom is asking for trouble, a new study finds. Academics at Iowa State University used previous research to look at the effect that the location of entertainment devices had on the health and habits of…

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BOSTON — Take note, college students: Going to bed at a reasonable and consistent time every night might do wonders for your GPA, a new study finds. Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston examined 61 full-time undergraduate students at Harvard over the course of a month, hoping to find the correlation between sleep regularity…

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CHAMPAIGN, III. — Taking exams in college can be grueling on the mind for undergrads, leading many to feel spikes in anxiety as they study — which consequently causes them to do worse on the tests. Studies have shown that as many as 41 percent of college students suffer from test anxiety. Now a new study…

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HARTFORD, Conn. — Getting “lit” on a consistent basis may lead students to having a lower grade point average in college, a new study finds. Researchers from the Institute of Living, a Hartford, Connecticut-based hospital, looked at established data from the Brain and Alcohol Research in College Students (BARCS) study. Knowing that alcohol and marijuana…

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