Articles tagged with Education Economics
A new study by University of Missouri researcher Vicki Conn found that behavior-changing strategies, such as goal setting and self-monitoring, significantly increased physical activity levels among adults with chronic illnesses. These interventions were more effective than cognitive approaches in motivating patients to exercise.
The University of Oklahoma's K20 Center has received a $2.8 million GEAR UP grant from the US Department of Education to help over 3,500 Oklahoma middle and junior high school students prepare for college. The grant is part of a five-year program aimed at improving educational outcomes for disadvantaged students.
A RAND Corporation study explores six urban regions' collaborations to increase access to arts learning for children. The initiatives demonstrate the potential of pooling resources and coordinating activities to make arts education a priority.
The International Diabetes Federation has supported a diabetes awareness and prevention project in Jordan, aiming to reverse the growing epidemic. The project aims to provide health education opportunities and practical experience through workshops and social support groups.
Two Rutgers College of Nursing doctoral students, Donna Ho-Shing and Stephanie Turrise, have been awarded FNSNA Fellowships to support their tuition and academic expenses during their online PhD program. The fellowship aims to address the nurse faculty shortage by preparing registered nurses for a career as nurse educators.
A study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior found that a nutrition education program resulted in a benefit-to-cost ratio of $9.59 per $1, indicating significant cost-effectiveness. The program improved quality-of-life outcomes worth over $49 million, suggesting a substantial investment in public health.
The Economic & Social Research Council invests £3 million in five projects across the UK to enhance student engagement and understanding of Science and Mathematics related subjects. The projects focus on curriculum reform, assessment methods, and developing effective interventions to improve participation rates.
Patients who receive perioperative epidural analgesia have improved lung function, reduced risk of pneumonia, and primed for earlier discharge. African Americans are less likely to accept epidurals due to race and socio-economic factors, despite the risks of chronic pain.
The Lancet Series highlights the devastating impact of undernutrition on maternal and child health, with over a third of all child deaths attributed to this cause. Proven interventions like breastfeeding counselling, vitamin A supplementation, and zinc fortification can help address this issue.
The LSUHSC School of Dentistry is being honored for its innovative efforts in rebuilding dental education in Louisiana following Hurricane Katrina. The institution has been recognized for its pioneering work in restoring a functional dental school, despite the devastating flood that rendered the campus unusable.
The Digital Library for Earth System Education (DLESE) has relocated to the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), providing continued access to its vast collection of digital learning resources. The move aims to preserve open access to the collection and support NCAR's educational mission.
The Journal of Human Capital is a new publication that explores the role of education, training, and knowledge in economic life. Key findings include the impact of household vs. marketplace rewards on education, as well as the effect of student loans on lower-income families' college options.
Making preschool available to all children aged three and older in the US would improve school-readiness, fill gaps for working families, and lower high school dropout rates. The initiative would also reduce crime and boost the economy, according to Edward Zigler, Walter Gilliam, and Stephanie Jones.
Research from RAND Corporation reveals California's preschool system is not maximizing child development and school readiness benefits. High-quality preschool programs serving disadvantaged groups can improve academic performance, but the state's current system has low standards and little incentive for providers.
A recent survey of teachers found that neuroscience can make an important contribution to educational areas, with over 87% of respondents supporting its use. However, the scientific basis of some brain-based teaching methods is highly contentious and often misapplied.
The UAB Center for Education and Research on Therapeutics has won a $3.8 million grant to continue its research on the safety and effectiveness of new therapeutics for inflammatory, arthritic, and musculoskeletal diseases. The funding will also support efforts to reduce treatment disparities among minority communities.
A three-year QUT study will guide schools on policies and practices to protect victims, educate students and families, and prevent liability. The research team will work with focus groups of students, teachers, principals, and parents to explore the incidence and consequences of cyber bullying.
Penn State has taken over NASA's Aerospace Education Services Program, shifting its focus from one-time school visits to university-based summer courses. The program aims to make science come alive in students and teachers across the nation, using innovative technologies like GeoWall.
A new study from Vanderbilt University predicts the future career path of gifted youth can be identified by their performance on the SAT at age 13. The study found significant differences in creative and career paths among individuals with different ability patterns on the math and verbal portions of the test.
A new study examining household preferences for school quality finds that college-educated households are willing to pay $58 more per month than those without a college degree to live in an area with 10% more college-educated neighbors. Additionally, blacks are willing to pay $98 more per month to live in a neighborhood with 10% more b...
Lemaux's group will use the grant to update and expand materials for safe, robust, and environmentally friendly foods. The team plans to create a hands-on activity, the GENE-ie Juice Bar, to demonstrate DNA and genes in daily life.
A study by University of Minnesota professors Arthur Reynolds and Judy Temple found that minority preschoolers from low-income families who participated in a comprehensive school-based intervention fared better educationally, socially and economically as they moved into young adulthood. They were more likely to finish high school, atte...
A comprehensive school-based intervention improved educational, criminal, and economic outcomes for low-income minority children from preschool to young adulthood. The program showed significant positive effects on health and well-being, reducing arrests and disability assistance rates.
During the International Polar Year, University of Alaska Fairbanks hosts summer institutes to train K-12 teachers on climate change. Seven UAF scientists provide hands-on lessons, translating scientific research into classroom useable content. The goal is to energize youth about science and promote Alaska's Grade Level Expectations.
A new study challenges prior research on power couple migration patterns. Researchers found that college-educated singles are more likely to move to big cities where they meet and marry other educated individuals. This finding has implications for city planners seeking to attract a well-educated workforce. Power couples with only one c...
A new study by Brandeis University and Harvard University finds that the US pays over $90 billion annually for the economic costs of hunger. The average American household pays around $800 per year for hunger-related expenses.
The US is training fewer people in computer science than needed to fill available positions, despite an abundance of job opportunities. A lack of adequate education in high schools and universities is contributing to the crisis, with economics being the principle driver.
A new study by Yanhong Zhang reveals that almost 45 million students in sub-Saharan Africa were not enrolled in school in 2001, with rural students facing significant learning disadvantages. The study finds that family socio-economic status and school quality play a crucial role in the learning gaps between urban and rural students.
A new study challenges the idea that increased science and mathematics achievement correlates to nation-wide economic gains. Without Asian Tiger countries, correlation diminishes, and all but disappears.
Dr. Charles Bostater's grant will develop an interdisciplinary curriculum focusing on remote sensing systems and robotic platforms, including detection of unexploded ordnance and humanitarian de-mining in marine environments. Selected students from US and European universities will receive stipends to travel to international institutions.
A RAND Corporation report reveals that comprehensive school reform models are unlikely to improve student achievement without substantial support. Despite adopting curriculum changes, teachers often received inadequate training, hindering the adoption of instructional practices and parental involvement strategies.
The Mount Sinai Medical Center will receive a $400,000 grant to develop and disseminate a curriculum educating health professionals about rational prescribing. The grant aims to promote critical thinking and healthy skepticism among healthcare providers, enabling them to make evidence-based prescribing decisions.
A new study finds that a woman's college completion predicts an average increase in her husband's earnings of more than $20,000. Women who attended college are also more likely to marry college-educated husbands, suggesting education may change social circles and make them more desirable to high-ability men.
A study by UC Irvine sociologists finds that certain groups of U.S.-born children of immigrants, such as those of Mexican, Haitian, and West Indian descent, face lower levels of education, income, and higher incarceration rates. The study confirms the critical importance of education in overcoming these challenges.
The Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (CELT) will apply current research on learning and cognitive psychology to improve teaching and assessment. The program aims to address the gap in supporting students with diverse learning styles and developing critical thinking, creative, social, and practical reasoning skills.
This special issue of Comparative Education Review delves into the world of Islam and education, from medieval to contemporary times. The articles examine diverse forms of Islamic education, challenge misconceptions, and explore the intersection of Islamic and Western educational systems.
A recent study by Judith Kleinfeld at the University of Alaska Fairbanks found that boys trail girls in literacy scores, with a larger percentage of boys scoring below basic in reading and writing tests. The study highlights the need to address the issue and boost boys' basic skills in reading and writing.
The grant aims to improve care for patients with chronic illnesses by redesigning medical education. Two new programs, Seniors as Mentors and Chronic Care Team, will be implemented to teach students about caring for chronically ill patients.
Research symposium articles investigate how Latino immigration shapes American culture and national identity, challenging the idea of a homogeneous 'American' experience. Key findings highlight the diversity within Latino populations and the importance of considering institutional discrimination in assimilation processes.
A Romanian study reveals that children born after an abortion ban had significantly better educational outcomes, finishing high school and working in advanced jobs. The study attributes this positive effect to changes in the composition of women having children, particularly among urban and educated mothers.
The university aims to improve student outcomes in mathematics education through this grant. Kent State will use the funding to develop and implement evidence-based curricula and support services.
A comprehensive report examines the health status and political influence of Hispanics in America, finding rising rates of obesity and diabetes among young Hispanics. The report also projects increased Hispanic political influence, but warns that changes to voting rights laws could limit this growth.
A committee presented a framework for evaluating mathematics curricula, suggesting that both comparative study and content analysis are necessary. Despite methodological weaknesses in existing studies, the committee recommends an integrated judgment involving values, theory, and empirical evidence to determine curriculum effectiveness.
Research finds comprehensive schooling neither benefits nor hinders social mobility, with changes in jobs and employment structures playing a key role. Inequality trends are slowing, but policies like redistributive social democracy can reduce inequalities of mobility.
A study using satellite data found that indigenous lands are highly effective in stopping deforestation, with some areas showing less than 1% inner deforestation rates despite high rates of outer deforestation. This contradicts the assumption that indigenous peoples will cease to protect forests with acculturation.
Research suggests that people in middle-income areas are more likely to respond to depression treatment than those in low-income areas. The study found an inverse relationship between median household income and suicidality, with low-income areas having a higher risk of suicidal behavior.
A landmark study finds state policies enabling low-income households to move from poverty to the middle class by rewarding work effort and enhancing job-related earnings. Asset building frameworks provide stability and opportunities for social mobility and economic security.
The University of Georgia has been selected to conduct a pilot program aimed at increasing educational attainment among Hispanic students. The program will be compared to the practices at the University of Texas at Austin, which has a long history of attracting and retaining students from an established Hispanic community.
A new study by Ohio State University researchers found that unwed mothers have a 30% lower chance of marrying than childless single women. When they do marry, they are more likely to have older and less educated husbands.
The American College of Clinical Pharmacology (ACCP) implemented a tiered-membership fee policy to lower fees for international members based on economic need. The organization offset costs by offering electronic access to publications, aiming to strengthen clinical pharmacologists' capacity worldwide.
The new lab will provide practical training in security and information assurance, preparing students to meet the challenges in protecting the nation's information infrastructure. The lab will increase the number of IT professionals educated and trained in theoretical and practical aspects of information assurance and security.
The TIMSS 1999 Video Study found that while countries exhibit unique teaching patterns, there is also significant global convergence in classroom methods. This suggests that teachers from different countries can recognize familiar practices and be surprised by their differences.
The Stanford Institute for the Environment has awarded a total of $640,000 in grants to support innovative interdisciplinary research. Five proposals have been selected for funding, including projects focused on reintroducing butterflies to campus lands and assessing agricultural-urban water markets in India.
Researchers found that public school students from similar social and economic backgrounds outperformed their peers in private schools on national math achievement tests. The study's findings call into question common assumptions about public and private school effects.
A study by Washington University researchers found that husbands' education levels have a greater impact on migration patterns than wives', with power couples more likely to move to large cities. The study suggests that women can expect ongoing disparities in professional salaries, as the continued presence of trailing wives contribute...
A new study by Penn State researchers suggests that elderly residents do not necessarily reduce school tax bases, but policy changes like property tax rebates can decrease spending. The study found that loyal senior citizens willing to pay higher taxes for the school district can support educational funding if they feel an emotional at...
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.
Children from traditional nuclear families achieve better in school than stepchildren and half-siblings, despite being raised with their two biological parents. The researchers found that family structure is just one factor influencing educational outcomes.
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.
According to a new study by Caroline Hoxby of Harvard University, charter school students are more likely to be proficient in reading and math on state exams. For schools with at least 40% public funding, students perform particularly well. Charter schools in disadvantaged areas also show a significant advantage.