Articles tagged with Early Education
A recent study by Dr. Stasavage found that democracy is associated with greater government spending on education in Africa, particularly primary education. The research, published in the American Journal of Political Science, analyzed data from forty-four African countries between 1980-1996.
Scientists are investigating ways to stop rapid deterioration and restore marsh land in Louisiana's southern coastal wetlands, which are losing a football field-sized area every 35 minutes. The consequences of losing the wetlands will be far-reaching, affecting oil and gas prices, causing them to rise everywhere.
The CCEN team will investigate how social, emotional and cultural factors influence learning, as well as the mechanisms of human learning across contexts. The center aims to carry out basic research on how people learn and connect scientists with practitioners to effect meaningful change in the lives of students.
International study shows select improvements in US math and science performance, particularly among minority students. Fourth-grade students showed no change, while eighth-grade students made notable progress, especially in algebra and science.
The University's involvement will upgrade primary education in Vietnam's ten provinces, with a national roll-out planned. The project aims to develop primary teachers' professional standards through improved training and quality assurance.
President Bush appoints Arden Bement as the new NSF director, bringing nearly 40 years of industry, government, and academic experience. As NSF director, Bement will oversee $5.47 billion in annual funding for fundamental research and education across various fields.
The CHEST Foundation recognizes medical professionals for their outstanding community service and patient care projects, supporting lung health in 11 countries. Grant money is used to bring primary medical services to vulnerable populations.
A new report by Science Museum of Minnesota identifies three key factors: Engagement (spark), Capacity (skills) and Continuity (pathways) needed for students to succeed in sciences and quantitative disciplines. The authors emphasize the need for a unified effort among parents, mentors, teachers, administrators and resources.
The Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth calls for national collaboration on medical education research to establish evidence-based standards. Researchers propose borrowing models from patient care studies, using epidemiology and observational strategies to improve teaching methods.
The Case School of Medicine will oversee the Mt. Sinai Center for Medical Simulation, reducing medical errors that result in 100,000 deaths annually. The center will offer training for students and healthcare professionals using innovative simulation technologies.
The American Academy of Neurology honors Leon Fleisher's remarkable recovery from dystonia, allowing him to resume playing piano with both hands. Fleisher's advocacy and selflessness on behalf of dystonia research and education are also recognized.
Two new sets of guidelines aim to enhance patient safety by establishing formalized plans for inter- and intrahospital transport of critically ill patients. The guidelines recommend regular evaluation and refinement using standard quality improvement processes to minimize risks and improve outcomes.
The School Finance Redesign Project will study how to fund high-quality teachers, narrow racial achievement gaps and reallocate resources for better results. Researchers aim to help states and schools use their resources more effectively to improve student outcomes.
Carnegie Mellon University has received a grant to develop and implement effective science instruction methods for middle school students at four urban Pittsburgh schools. The project aims to address the significant achievement gap faced by low-income African American children, who historically underperform on science tests.
The University of Rhode Island's Teacher Research and Mentoring Armada program recruits master teachers for summer research experiences, mentoring, and standards-based curricula implementation. The program also enables researchers to incorporate teachers into their projects, disseminating results to the broader educational community.
Research by Bauke Milo found that threading strategy helps children with learning difficulties master basic arithmetic operations up to 100. Children who adapted their strategies or used the threading method made fewer mistakes than those using the splitting strategy.
The Department of Education at Washington University in St. Louis has received a $10 million NSF grant to establish the Center for Integrating Science, Technology, and Learning (CISTL). CISTL will focus on supporting inquiry-based teaching and learning in K-12 science education through professional development and research projects.
The Math and Science Partnership (MSP) aims to improve student achievement by ensuring all students are engaged in a challenging curriculum. The program also seeks to increase the number, quality, and diversity of science and math teachers.
Rochester's innovative double-helix curriculum assesses students' performance in real clinical sessions, emphasizing patient-physician interaction and interpersonal skills. The program has attracted national attention and potential federal recognition for its focus on reducing medical errors and improving care quality.
The Learning 2000 conference at Virginia Tech will discuss the pluses and minuses of building virtual universities, featuring experts from around the world. Topics include social issues, learning system vendors, philosophical approaches, and best practices in virtual university instruction.
The First Annual Civil War Medical Symposium will examine the influence of the mid-1800s conflict on modern medicine. Four physicians will discuss specific medical advances resulting from the war, including improvements in nerve injury treatment and smallpox vaccination.
A Wake Forest University professor will assess a national campaign against smokeless tobacco, which has been linked to rising sales of moist snuff among baseball players. The study aims to determine the program's impact on major league baseball and its partners.
The University at Buffalo's School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is developing a model program to teach medical students and resident physicians empathy and communication skills. The project will use standardized cases and patients to present typical situations they may face in their practices.