From SATs to Sports: This Week’s Top 7 Education Stories
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How Praise Became a Consolation Prize
Helping children confront challenges requires a more nuanced understanding of the “growth mindset.”
Colleges Really Need to Rethink the Career Advice They Deliver
A new report suggests most graduates don’t find the current offerings very helpful.
Mentoring's Promise and Limits
Research on the long-term effects of advisers is mixed, and some programs are now relying on video-game networks and other technology to forge stronger relationships.
The Applied Learning of War
The hands-on approach of the U.S. Naval War College prepares students to learn faster and retain the information longer.
Why Doesn't Public School Start at Birth?
The economist James Heckman argues in a new paper that early-childhood education should commence at the very beginning of life.
The American Obsession With Parenting
Parents of all income and education levels are spending more time promoting their kids’ development—yet socioeconomic gaps in childrearing behavior are growing.
How to Predict a Baby's First Word
A new study suggests what a toddler sees plays a major role.
Video-Game Addicts and Football Fanatics: This Week in Education Writing
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Choosing Between Shelter and School
Antiquated procedures and limited resources prevent many homeless children from having a stable education experience.