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Teaching about periods in schools is still too focused on basic biological facts, with insufficient information around how menstruation can affect a woman’s mood and well-being, problems associated with menstrual bleeding, and their impact on […]

Creating meaningful opportunities for students to help shape their own education isn’t simply a matter of inviting them to speak up. According to new research led by Penn State College of Education Professor Dana Mitra, […]

Reading a Grimm fairy tale like “Hansel and Gretel” or “Little Red Riding Hood” may mitigate the negative effects of browsing the internet by creating resilience and brightening one’s outlook on life, according to a […]

A-level results in 2025 show the increasing popularity of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) among students. For students taking three A-levels—the majority—the most popular combination of subjects was biology, chemistry and math.This post was […]

Scientists and chefs have collaborated on a new study that demonstrates how fermented foods can be used to drive participatory science projects that both engage the public and advance our understanding of microbial ecology. The […]

Statistics showing Indigenous school students in a negative light are regularly reported in the Australian media and policy debates. We often hear how Indigenous students “trail” their non-Indigenous peers in NAPLAN results and how there […]

Narrative CVs offer researchers the opportunity to present their careers through their own stories, focusing on achievements, contributions, and broader impact rather than just traditional metrics. One of their key aims is to reduce bias […]

As over 5 million students await their GCSE results, researchers have conducted the most robust research to date on how periods impact exam results.This post was originally published on this site

In response to shifting gender norms and post-war social movements, many U.S. colleges and universities began admitting women in the 1950s and ’60s. The coeducational movement, which started in the early 19th century, sparked innovations […]

Imagine you had an unlimited budget for individual tutors offering hyper-personalized courses that maximized learners’ productivity and skills development. This summer I previewed this idea—with a ridiculous and solipsistic test.This post was originally published on […]