Monthly Archives: October 2013

The Effect of Grade Placement on English Language Learners’ Academic Achievement

Posted on October 25, 2013 by

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Associations between objectively measured physical activity and academic attainment in adolescents from a UK cohort

Posted on October 22, 2013 by

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Reading Literary Fiction Improves Theory of Mind

Posted on October 5, 2013 by

“Reading Literary Fiction Improves Theory of Mind” is the title of an report on new research published last week in the journal, Science. According to the research abstract: Understanding others’ mental states is a crucial skill that enables the complex … Continue reading →

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First Global Study Confirms Widely Held Practices On Science, Math, and Reading Education

Posted on October 1, 2013 by

“First Global Study Confirms Widely Held Practices On Science, Math, and Reading Education” is the title of a recent ScienceDaily article summarizing new research from the International Education Association and Boston College. According to the article: It’s a long held belief … Continue reading →

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