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Relationships help determine whether students report hazing, UMaine study shows

A new University of Maine study highlights the importance of student relationships and institutional contexts in reporting hazing incidents. The research found that strong connections with staff, faculty, and peers can encourage students to speak out against hazing, while fear of social isolation and lack of recognition can deter them.

SourceUniversity of Maine·JournalJournal of American College Health·DateSep 25, 2025

A rapid rise of private club and travel teams in youth sports

A recent study reveals that private club and travel teams in youth sports have surged, with kids from high-educated parents and affluent backgrounds more likely to participate. The shift towards elite sports positions has led to increased costs and commitments for families, exacerbating social inequalities.

SourceOhio State University·JournalJournal of Sport and Social Issues·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateSep 25, 2025

Kids less likely to be expelled from preschool when parents cooperate with teacher, study shows

A new study published in Prevention Science found that preschool children who are expelled from their classrooms often experience academic failure and enter the 'cradle-to-prison pipeline.' However, the study also showed that a collaborative parent-teacher relationship may help reduce the number of preschool expulsions. By fostering bi...

How NIL boosts college football’s competitive balance

A groundbreaking study challenges conventional wisdom on NIL policies in college football, demonstrating they enhance competitive balance and broaden opportunities for athletes. The research shows that NIL has led to a wider distribution of talent across college programs, directly benefiting athletes seeking to maximize their brands an...

SourceCarnegie Mellon University·JournalManagement Science·DateSep 15, 2025

Using ChatGPT to support Chinese and English writing for students with dyslexia: Opportunities, challenges, and insights

A study found that a ChatGPT-assisted writing system improved emotional engagement and intrinsic motivation for students with dyslexia, but negatively impacted writing performance. The system's effectiveness depends on teacher-guided integration to avoid undermining writing skills.

SourceECNU Review of Education·JournalECNU Review of Education·TypeObservational study·DateSep 15, 2025

AI risks overwriting history and the skills of historians have never been more important, leading academic outlines in new paper

A new paper highlights the importance of human historians in capturing emotional complexity behind world events as AI struggles to accurately represent Holocaust survivors' experiences. Historians possess skills that AI lacks, including the ability to capture human suffering and preserve fracture and silence.

SourceTaylor & Francis Group·JournalRethinking History·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateSep 15, 2025

Study links teacher turnover to higher rates of student suspensions, disciplinary referrals

Researchers analyzed NYC public school data and found a statistically significant relationship between teacher turnover rates and student suspensions, ODRs, with Black students disproportionately affected. Disruption from teacher departures also disrupts existing relationships and contextual knowledge.

SourceNew York University·JournalAmerican Journal of Education·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateSep 10, 2025

Pennington Biomedical invites health care providers to childhood obesity conference “Be the Reason Kids Greaux Healthy,” Oct. 2-3

The 2025 Childhood Obesity Conference, hosted by Pennington Biomedical's Greaux Health initiative, aims to educate healthcare providers and promote healthier futures for Louisiana's children through cutting-edge research and evidence-based strategies. Participants can earn up to 7.5 CMEs and gain practical tools to support healthier fu...

Scientists identify personality traits that help schoolchildren succeed academically

A new study found that children's personality traits such as conscientiousness and open-mindedness have a significant impact on their academic performance. The research, conducted across seven countries, showed that these traits can help reduce educational inequality and improve social mobility.

SourceNational Research University Higher School of Economics·JournalInternational Journal of Educational Research·DateSep 3, 2025

New study identifies key conditions for amplifying student voices in schools

A new study by Penn State College of Education Professor Dana Mitra found that successful student voice practices depend on a careful balance of cognitive mindsets, emotive 'heartsets,' and intention-building skillsets. The research emphasizes the importance of addressing safety concerns before implementing student voice initiatives.

SourcePenn State·JournalTeachers College Record The Voice of Scholarship in Education·DateAug 19, 2025

New study on hope among U.S. youth reveals key to safer schools this fall

A new study shows that higher levels of hope are linked to reduced bullying and cyberbullying, with students with more hope being less likely to engage in these behaviors. Strengthening hope could be a powerful strategy in preventing bullying by helping young people build resilience and invest in their futures.

SourceFlorida Atlantic University·JournalFrontiers in Sociology·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateAug 6, 2025

Study finds that white students visit college advisers the least, but benefit most in terms of graduation rates and GPA

A new study by NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development found that White students who don't meet with academic advisers have higher GPAs and graduation rates compared to nonwhite students and international students. Despite meeting with advisers more frequently, students of color received fewer benefits.

SourceNew York University·JournalEducational Researcher·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJul 28, 2025

War's educational toll: NYU Tandon research reveals 78,000 Ukrainian students directly impacted by Russian war

A new study published in Nature's Humanities and Social Sciences Communications found that at least 78,000 Ukrainian students were directly affected by the war, with 16% of graduating high school seniors displaced. Rural male students experienced the greatest decrease in exam participation, indicating an intersectional disadvantage.

SourceNYU Tandon School of Engineering·JournalHumanities and Social Sciences Communications·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJul 28, 2025

Scholar argues for move away from meritocracy in schools to redefine purpose of education

A University of Kansas expert proposes a shift away from the current merit-based education system, citing its limitations in promoting equality and individual fulfillment. By focusing on each student's strengths and interests, a new paradigm can foster personalized education and develop human interdependence, ultimately benefiting both...

SourceUniversity of Kansas·JournalECNU Review of Education·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateJul 16, 2025

Food preferences, stigma among reasons students don’t eat free school meals

A recent study by NYU researchers found that student preferences for home-cooked meals and fast food, as well as concerns about meal health, are significant barriers to student participation in free school meals. The study suggests that making healthy meals more appealing and accessible can help increase student participation.

SourceNew York University·JournalJournal of School Health·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJul 16, 2025

Education exports help offset U.S. trade deficit—but new tariff and visa policies threaten gains

A new study finds that US universities rely heavily on international students to offset the country's trade deficit, but new tariff and visa policies may reverse this trend. The researchers estimate that a 25% drop in Chinese students from 2017-18 to 2018-19 resulted in $1.1 billion in revenue loss for US universities.

SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalThe Review of Economics and Statistics·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJul 10, 2025

Group work and discussion help to build student confidence using maths in science lessons, study shows

A new study by the University of Exeter found that group work and discussion help students build confidence when using maths in science lessons. Researchers identified four different ways students approach maths problems, including those with science-dominant thinking and others who focus on equations.

SourceUniversity of Exeter·JournalInternational Journal of Science Education·TypeObservational study·DateJul 2, 2025

HSE scientists reveal how staying at alma mater can affect early-career researchers

A study by Victoria Slepyh found that academic inbreeding, or staying at the same university after graduation, has an ambiguous impact on publication activity. Graduates who moved to different universities had higher publication counts, journal acceptances, and citation counts compared to those who remained at their alma mater.

Cuyahoga County Healthcare Sector Partnership, Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals launch initiative to train more nurse educators

The Cuyahoga County Healthcare Sector Partnership is launching an initiative to train more nurse educators, aiming to address the national nursing educator shortage in Northeast Ohio. The program will recruit and train clinical faculty to support increased enrollment in nursing programs and reduce student waitlists.

Study finds unfair expectations place extra pressure on new teachers

A new study by QUT researchers reveals that 'classroom readiness' is a policy construct rather than a genuine assessment of teaching capability. Teaching performance assessments oversimplify the demands of diverse classroom settings and assume graduates can seamlessly transition into teaching with minimal guidance.

SourceTaylor & Francis Group·JournalAsia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education·TypeLiterature review·DateMay 22, 2025

Study finds giving pre-service social studies teachers practice in teaching difficult topics boosts confidence

A new study from the University of Kansas found that providing pre-service teachers with a low-stakes setting to teach difficult topics, such as the Holocaust, improves their confidence. The research involved four novice educators who delivered lessons on the book 'Night' by Elie Wiesel in a mixed-reality simulated classroom.

SourceUniversity of Kansas·JournalThe Social Studies·TypeObservational study·DateMay 7, 2025

Inclusive peer support groups are expanding at US colleges, but stable funding is needed

A new study found that collegiate recovery programs with multiple funding sources served twice as many students, providing dedicated space and relapse management support. These programs offer inclusive All Recovery meetings, which provide a welcoming space for students on different recovery journeys to connect and heal.

SourceBoston University School of Public Health·JournalJournal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs·TypeSurvey·DateMay 7, 2025

‘System rife with blame’ could threaten parents’ mental health when their kids struggle with school attendance

Research found parents of children struggling with school attendance experience distress across all aspects of life, rating it as the second most threatening event. Supporting a child with school attendance difficulties imperils parental mental health and causes significant impact on daily mood and anxiety levels.

SourceFrontiers·JournalFrontiers in Psychiatry·TypeSurvey·DateApr 24, 2025