After school activities may do teens more harm than good

The time high schoolers spend on so-called enrichment activities—from tutoring to sports to clubs—is negatively affecting their mental health.

Erica Techo-U. Georgia • futurity
March 7, 2024 ~8 min

Sex and gender in biology textbooks don’t mesh with science

Textbooks used by a majority of introductory US biology classes paint a "Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus" image, running afoul of scientific evidence.

James Devitt-NYU • futurity
Feb. 23, 2024 ~6 min


Early childhood teachers discipline Black boys differently

Early childhood teachers apply an "I'm watching you" approach to Black boys, but not white boys, in their classrooms when disciplining them.

Tracy DeStazio-Notre Dame • futurity
Feb. 14, 2024 ~8 min

School nurses can identify kids at risk for absenteeism

School nurses can play a key role in identifying students who are at risk for chronic absenteeism, according to a new study.

Brian Consiglio-U. Missouri • futurity
Jan. 30, 2024 ~6 min

Chinese tomb epitaphs reveal surprising medieval social mobility

Demographic data on Chinese tomb epitaphs from the 7th through 10th centuries resemble US sociological patterns in the 1960s and 1970s.

James Devitt-NYU • futurity
Jan. 23, 2024 ~6 min

Despite debates, homework is still ‘essential’ for kids

An expert explains why homework is essential, how to maximize its benefit to learners, and what the "no-homework" approach gets wrong.

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
Jan. 19, 2024 ~8 min

Air pollution can take a toll on kids’ test scores

Air pollution may negatively impacts children's test scores, a new study shows. Ethnic minorities and girls are disproportionately affected.

Yale • futurity
Nov. 20, 2023 ~5 min

Movement helps kids learn letter sounds

Children who use their bodies to shape letter sounds improve their spelling skills more than those who receive traditional classroom instruction, a study finds.

U. Copenhagen • futurity
Nov. 13, 2023 ~6 min


Public spending is key to higher graduation rates

Public spending on family social safety net programs is key to boosting high school graduation rates, a new study shows.

Kim Ward-Michigan State • futurity
Nov. 13, 2023 ~4 min

How Black female teachers enrich science with anti-racism

Black female science teachers find ways to incorporate anti-racist teaching in their classrooms, according to a new study.

James Devitt-NYU • futurity
Nov. 8, 2023 ~6 min

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