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Power of refocusing student stress in middle school transition

A new study by education researchers shows that proactively addressing students’ anxieties with clear and cost-effective messaging early in the school year can lead to a lasting record of higher grades, better attendance, and fewer behavioral problems for sixth graders embarking on their stressful first year of middle school. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. […]

Published on July 29, 2019

Infants expect leaders to right wrongs

Infants 17 months of age expect leaders — but not others — to intervene when one member of their group transgresses against another, a new study reveals. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the […]

Published on July 29, 2019

The ‘blowfish effect’: Children learn new words like adults do

Even 3- to 5-year-olds know what typical dogs and fish look like — and they apply that knowledge when they hear new words. Researchers found that when children encounter new nouns, they use what they know about these objects to help them figure out what these words mean, a type of sophisticated reasoning thought to […]

Published on July 29, 2019