Bluetooth reveals how we learn at museums

Researchers are learning more about how different people take in museums and how tech could make their experiences better.

U. Melbourne • futurity
Feb. 8, 2019 ~6 min

4 steps get kids into the ‘flow’ of learning

New research outlines a step-by-step process for boosting kids' "connectedness" at school. The first step is simply showing up.

U. Melbourne • futurity
Feb. 8, 2019 ~5 min


For girls, it’s better to say ‘let’s do science’

For young girls, an invitation to "do science," rather than "be a scientist" works better.

James Devitt-NYU • futurity
Feb. 6, 2019 ~4 min

Team sports aren’t enough exercise for homeschoolers

"Parents know if they attend activities and don't see their kids breathing and sweating hard, then they're not getting enough exercise."

Mike Williams-Rice • futurity
Feb. 1, 2019 ~3 min

The case for teaching teens to question ‘the classics’

There are ways to sharpen students' recognition of messages of power and oppression in classic literature. Here's why that's valuable.

Angie Hunt-Iowa State • futurity
Jan. 30, 2019 ~6 min

Economic justice was always part of MLK Jr.’s message

As we near the anniversary of his death, a new book focuses on the message of economic justice Martin Luther King Jr. shared during his life.

Peter Kelley-U. Washington • futurity
Jan. 20, 2019 ~1 min

Intensive (often impossible) parenting is all the rage

"It's remarkable just how widespread support is for intensive parenting, in terms of social class and gender..."

Susan Kelley-Cornell • futurity
Jan. 18, 2019 ~5 min

Stereotypes are no joke for STEM students of color

Minority students in STEM encounter racial stereotypes that can do real damage, interviews show.

Joan Brasher-Vanderbilt • futurity
Jan. 16, 2019 ~4 min


People from ‘financial deserts’ face long-term credit issues

People who grow up in areas without banks or financial institutions face long-term consequences for their financial literacy and credit.

Angie Hunt-Iowa State • futurity
Jan. 11, 2019 ~4 min

Does language push immigrants kids toward STEM?

More immigrant children studying math and science in high school and college means more go into STEM careers as adults.

Jackie Ogburn-Duke • futurity
Jan. 10, 2019 ~3 min

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