Articles tagged with High School Students
A large-scale study of American high school students found that legalizing medicinal marijuana has led to a drop in cannabis use among teenagers. The study, which used data from over 800,000 students across 45 states, found a 1.1% reduction in teen cannabis smokers in states with medical marijuana laws compared to those without.
US youth tobacco users experienced a decline in flavored tobacco product use between 2014 and 2016. The trend reversed in 2017, with increased flavor use among electronic cigarettes contributing to the increase.
The PumpStart program demonstrates effectiveness in teaching high school students life-saving skills and providing medical students with public health education opportunities. High school students showed significant improvements in CPR technique and confidence, while medical students gained higher confidence levels in teaching and ment...
Delaying high school start times in Seattle increased daily sleep by over half an hour and was linked to improved academic performance. The change also showed promise for reducing absenteeism and improving punctuality among economically disadvantaged students.
The Launch Years initiative, supported by a $6.68 million grant, seeks to address barriers in math progress between high school and college. It rethinks current structures and policies to create new pathways for more students, including first-generation college students and those from low-income families, to thrive in college.
Students opt for juice on days it's offered, leading to reduced milk and whole fruit consumption. This substitution results in lower intakes of essential nutrients like calcium, vitamin D, and fiber.
A comprehensive intervention in elementary school can lead to lasting effects and disrupt pathways to school dropout. Students who participated in City Connects had about half the odds of dropping out of high school compared to non-intervention students, with a dropout rate of 9.2% versus 16.6%.
A study found that high school students who slept less than six hours per night were more likely to engage in risk-taking behaviors, such as substance abuse and carrying a weapon. The researchers also found a significant association between sleep duration and suicidal thoughts and attempts.
A survey of 6,082 racially/ethnically diverse high school students in California and Florida found associations between nonconforming gender expression and mental distress. The study highlights the need for more research on the topic, particularly among adolescents independent of sexual orientation.
A 2016 survey of US students found nearly 1 in 11 middle and high school students used cannabis in e-cigarettes. Researchers suggest strategies to reduce cannabis use in e-cigarettes are crucial given the findings
The UTA Pathways Program has received a state grant worth $140,406 to support hiring more mentors for guiding students in the program. The program serves over 41,000 students across nine school districts and provides college access, career readiness, and academic tutoring.
Researchers found that students with a fixed mindset experienced higher levels of stress and reported feeling
A new study from the University of Waterloo found that fewer than 50% of recommended food-handling practices were followed by Ontario high school students. The researchers observed significant improvements in thermometer use after a training program, but many students continued to engage in risky behaviors.
A UTSA researcher analyzed responses from over 18,000 Hispanic, White, Black, and Asian respondents to investigate math achievement and motivational factors. The study found that Hispanics generally trailed other racial/ethnic groups in math achievement and motivation.
Recent studies show a growing trend of hookah use among public high school students in New Jersey, with significant increases in hookah use across three indicators: ever, current, and frequent use. Hookah tobacco is taxed at a lower rate than cigarettes and is sold in various flavors, contributing to its popularity among teens.
Undermatching students from high school to college show significant depression symptoms, highlighting the impact of school ability transitions on mental well-being. Researchers found that downward transitions are linked to depression at levels similar to background factors, suggesting a need for counselors to consider school environmen...
The study found that more proficient boys showed increased activation in parts of the brain associated with grammatical rules, while girls used a wider range of language information, including speech sounds and meaning of words and sentences. This discovery may help optimize teaching methods for both genders.
A new study from the University of Georgia finds that aggression and weak study skills are strongly linked to high school dropout rates. The study tracked over 620 students for seven years, revealing a 50% dropout rate among those with high aggression and low study skills.
The Microplants project uses online tool Zooniverse to enable citizen science volunteers to analyze photos of liverworts, measuring their primitive leaflike structures. Over 11,000 users assisted in analyzing liverwort photos, contributing to research that can inform environmental policy.
A study by Cornell sociologists found that MESA, a widely-established enrichment program, improved black students' high school STEM engagement but had little impact on Latino students' aspiration to major in a STEM field in college. The researchers suggest tying enrichment programs with social connections to amplify positive effects.
A new study from the University of Michigan Depression Center finds that a student-led depression awareness program significantly boosts knowledge and attitudes among high school students. The manual for the program, called Peer-to-Peer Depression Awareness Program (P2P), is now available online for schools to use.
Research found that being a responsible student, showing interest in school, and having good reading and writing skills can predict educational and occupational success decades later. Specific behaviors in high school have long-lasting effects for one's later life.
More than 2,000 maternal-fetal medicine specialists will present research on preventing postpartum hemorrhage, reducing cesarean births, and treating opioid misuse during pregnancy. The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting in Dallas aims to reduce high-risk pregnancy complications and promote public policy advancements.
A new study published in JAMA finds that sexual minority young people are at a substantially higher risk of suicidal behavior than their heterosexual peers. LGBQ youth were 40% more likely to seriously consider suicide, and 25% more likely to attempt suicide compared to non-LGBQ youth.
Researchers found that girls struggle more than boys with anxiety, depression, negative body image, and low self-esteem due to non-physical sexual harassment. The study included almost 3,000 high school students in two studies and showed consistent findings across studies.
A large Canadian study links e-cigarette use among high school students to later cigarette smoking. The study found that youth who used e-cigarettes were more likely to start and continue smoking cigarettes. However, the association may be due to common factors rather than a causal effect.
A Keck School of Medicine of USC study found that teens vaping high-nicotine e-cigarettes were 14 times more likely to smoke traditional cigarettes per day. High nicotine concentrations increased the risk of becoming frequent smokers among youth.
A study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that e-cigarette users who vaped with higher nicotine concentrations were more likely to use combustible cigarettes and experience intense vaping. The research suggests regulatory policies addressing nicotine concentration levels may affect progression of smoking and vaping among adolescents.
A UH-led research found that Hispanic middle school students who worked with high school health mentors, called compañeros, lost significantly more weight and kept it off longer. After six months, 80% of students with compañeros decreased or maintained their BMI, compared to 64% without.
A new study by NYU Steinhardt School found that attending a middle school compared to a K-8 school negatively impacts certain measures of students' beliefs about their academic abilities, particularly in reading skills. The researchers suggest strengthening middle schools by focusing on the instructional and social environment, teacher...
A new study found that motivating high school classroom environments can positively influence students' STEM interests, with 65% of students showing STEM career intentions in classrooms with perceived high levels of peer interest. Peer interest was also linked to improved or maintained grades in science and math courses.
A new study reveals that high school principals have a significant impact on creating academic policies for students recovering from concussion. While many protocols exist for returning to sports, principals can help ease students back into their normal routine with accommodations such as frequent breaks and quiet testing environments.
Teleia Taumanu, a high school student from Arizona, is part of the Stand Up To Cancer and PBS LearningMedia program. She will work under Dr. Haiyong Han to study zebrafish related to pancreatic cancer research, exploring its connection to DNA repair mechanisms.
The American Sleep Medicine Foundation has announced the winners of its 2017 High School Video Contest, which encouraged teens to prioritize sleep. Three students from Colorado, Illinois, and Texas won prizes for their original videos, emphasizing the importance of 8-10 hours of sleep per night.
The report assesses current cancer risk factors and prevention measures, highlighting improvements in some areas but stagnation or decline in others. Cigarette smoking among adults has dropped to 15% but remains high in certain geographic areas, while obesity prevalence continues to rise, particularly among black women.
A study by the University of Waterloo found that frequent marijuana use among high school students negatively impacts academic performance, with those who started using regularly being four times more likely to skip class and half as likely to achieve high grades.
A new AASM position statement recommends starting schools at 8:30 a.m. or later to optimize daytime alertness, reduce tardiness, and support peak academic performance. This delay is associated with improved mental health, driving safety, and reduced depressive symptoms.
A Georgia State University study found that high school dropout rates are influenced by both student-level and school-level factors. Socioeconomic status plays a significant role in determining dropout rates, regardless of race or ethnicity. Schools can make a difference by offering extracurricular activities and limiting retention pol...
A recent study by University of Kentucky researchers found a 12-13% lower rate of sexual violence victimization in schools that implemented the Green Dot program, resulting in 120 fewer sexually violent events. The five-year program, funded by CDC and partnering with local organizations, was shown to be cost-effective and culturally im...
Ding-Shyue Yang, a UH assistant professor of chemistry, has been awarded a $570,332 NSF CAREER grant to further his research on the movement of energy and charge across material interfaces. He aims to improve imaging tools for ultrafast molecular studies using new technologies and experimental methods.
A new University of Michigan study found that high school seniors who vape are more than four times more likely to smoke a cigarette in the following year. Vaping changes teens' perceptions of the risks of smoking, making them less likely to view smoking as harmful.
Anderson Janotti, a UD professor, has won an NSF Faculty Early Career Development Award to model defects in materials used for energy, electronics, and optoelectronics applications. His research aims to understand and control defects to enhance material functionality.
A UBC study found that students with higher levels of self-compassion felt more energetic and optimistic during their first semester. Self-compassion interventions can help mitigate psychological stress by enhancing autonomy, competence, and relatedness, leading to improved well-being.
A review of 18 studies found that later high school start times are associated with longer weekday sleep durations and reduced vehicular accident rates. This suggests that moving school start times later may help teens get more sleep and have fewer motor vehicle accidents.
High school students in Sydney have reproduced essential medicine Daraprim using inexpensive starting materials and the Open Source Malaria platform. The innovative approach challenges the high price of the medicine, which was recently increased by over 5000 percent.
A Chapman University study finds that Orange County adolescents are more likely to vape when their school is located near e-cigarette specialty retailers. The study also reveals a high prevalence of e-cigarette use among local teens, with 27.5% of high school students having tried e-cigarettes.
Research shows that black students in high schools with a large discipline gap perceive less fair and inclusive treatment, feeling less like they belong. Schools can address this by providing diversity training for teachers and staff, using mindfulness and stress management techniques, and exploring alternative discipline methods.
A nationwide genomic study of 800 Danish high school students found that the population is genetically similar, with subtle traces of historical impact on genetic variation. The study suggests that people have mixed freely between different parts of the country, leading to a relatively homogeneous population.
New research reveals that millennials' political views diverge from previous generations, with nearly half identifying as independents and polarization increasing over time. The study also finds that conservatism is gaining traction among young people, contradicting traditional liberal assumptions.
A randomized clinical trial will assess whether electrocardiograms (ECGs) can identify high-risk students among Texas high school athletes, who are at risk of sudden cardiac death. The study aims to balance the potential benefits of ECG testing against its costs and risks.
The President's Educate to Innovate campaign has resulted in over $1 billion invested in improving K-12 STEM education. The award recognizes exceptional teachers who prepare students for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics skills crucial to the nation's innovation.
The US National Science Foundation has awarded five early-concept grants to investigate new approaches in STEM learning and innovation through making. The projects aim to create more accessible and engaging maker programs for diverse youth populations.
Ricardo Sosa, a University of Houston student, has been awarded a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship to continue his research on kidney stones. He will study how organic modifiers affect kidney stone growth, potentially leading to new treatments or prevention methods.
A recent study found that students attending US charter high schools are more likely to graduate from high school and enroll in college. Charter school graduates also tend to have higher earnings in their mid-20s compared to their counterparts at traditional public schools.
The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) awarded prizes to the top three winners of its 2016 National DNA Day essay contest. Stella Ma's winning essay described testing for hereditary breast cancer and won her $1000 prize, while Jillian Pesce won $600 with an essay on Huntington disease.
The program aims to attract and support underrepresented groups in geosciences. Students will participate in field work, hands-on activities, and dual-credit courses to explore four career options.
Analyses of a survey suggest an association between substance use and indoor tanning among Colorado high school students. Lifetime steroid use was most strongly linked to indoor tanning, especially among adolescent boys.
Research suggests that younger generations in the military are more susceptible to suicidal thoughts due to decreased social integration and behavioral regulation. This trend is linked to changes in values, such as prioritizing fame and wealth over community relations.
A recent study found that nearly 1 in 5 high school seniors reported hookah smoking in the past year, with a significant proportion being regular users. The increasing prevalence of hookah use among adolescents is a growing public health concern, necessitating targeted interventions and surveillance efforts.
A new study finds that high school students lose an average of 32 minutes of sleep per night following the springtime change to daylight saving time. This leads to increased daytime sleepiness and decreased vigilance, posing a risk to teen drivers. The study suggests that this can further restrict their already limited sleep schedules.