Children from low-income households are increasingly being segregated into different classrooms from their peers from higher-income households, according to recent research I have conducted with education policy scholar Dave E. Marcotte. From 2007 to 2014, we tracked all North Carolina public school students statewide, from third through eighth grades, observing how the students were grouped into math and English language […] … learn more→
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Students are often segregated within the same schools, not just by being sent to different ones
Want to expand computer science education? Educate more teachers
When advocates push for computer science education, usually they’re talking about boosting the number of schools offering computer science classes – with the intent to reach more students. But from our perspective as scholars of computer science education, a key factor is how many teachers are qualified to teach the subject. Data from 2020 indicates that […] … learn more→
It’s not helpful to talk about children’s ‘learning loss’ during lockdown – they and their parents learned a great deal
The term “learning loss” – referring to what pupils are judged to have failed to learn as a result of the pandemic lockdowns – has been used widely in the media as well as in government documents. However, labelling a generation of school pupils as having suffered “learning loss” is likely to affect their self-esteem and self-belief. They will leave […] … learn more→
Dumbed-down curriculum means primary students will learn less about the world and nothing about climate
Revisions to the Australian primary school curriculum for geography mean children will learn much less about the world and its diversity than they do at present. They will learn nothing about some significant concepts such as climate. The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) launched the new version of the Australian Curriculum on May 9. ACARA described it […] … learn more→
What is the PISA report for?
The field work that will lead to a new PISA report is now underway . The last one published, which corresponds to the seventh edition, was published in 2018 . It is common for political representatives, as well as the media, to focus on the ranking of the countries , but, from a psychological perspective, these reports offer much more juicy evidence […] … learn more→
Five digital games to help your child’s development
Recent research has linked playing video games in childhood with an increase in intelligence. While parents and carers may be pleasantly surprised by these findings, they are less unexpected for many researchers of children’s digital play. Studies have previously shown that playing digital games is associated with a wide range of benefits for children, even […] … learn more→
The challenge of getting excited in another language
Is it more difficult for us to express emotions when we speak in another language? Are we more talkative when we tell an unpleasant fact or when we are overwhelmed by a positive emotion? What resources do we use to transmit intensity in our emotions? Do we use these resources according to our level of proficiency in a […] … learn more→
What is Chainlink (LINK), and is it a good investment for traders?
You may be wondering: What is Chainlink crypto? This decentralized blockchain-secured smart contract integrates real-world data with smart contracts. What are the benefits and risks of investing in this new asset class? Is it a good investment for you? And what is its tax treatment? This article answers these questions and more. Continue reading to […] … learn more→
What Is crypto insurance, and how does it work?
Understanding how crypto-insurance works helps to understand the terms “Crypto” and “insurance.” Moreover, it is essential to know how insurance policies are governed, including Exchanges, Underwriting, Claims, and more. Read on to learn more about the ins and outs of this unique type of insurance. After all, you can’t invest in crypto without insurance. However, […] … learn more→
Prejudices that mark foreigners educated in Spain
According to the National Institute of Statistics, the population of foreigners in Spain in 2021 amounted to more than 5 million people . This figure includes the 848,513 schoolchildren enrolled in non-university education during the 2020-2021 academic year, as confirmed by data from the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training. All these immigrant schoolchildren, are they academically successful? The number of […] … learn more→