Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of education
A New York Times education reporter shares tips and behind-the-scenes insights to help journalists cover insular communities and private schools.
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Two scholars offer guidance on covering school corporal punishment, which can result in serious injuries and has, for years, been used disproportionately on Black students and children with disabilities.
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We highlight academic research to help journalists explain why school districts’ responses to the national substitute teacher shortage could have long-term consequences for students — especially kids in low-income communities.
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Some U.S. schools plan to use federal pandemic relief funds to improve indoor air quality. Journalists covering the issue need to know what the research says about classroom air quality and how pollutants can affect student health and achievement.
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To save money and help recruit teachers, many schools are taking Mondays or Fridays off. Scholars are studying how it affects students, teachers and school district budgets.
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As lawmakers discuss the pros and cons of schools offering free lunches and breakfasts to all students, regardless of income, it’s important to know what the research says about the financial impacts.
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We spotlight academic research and government reports to help journalists answer some of the questions remaining about the new student loan forgiveness program.
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A Washington Post higher education reporter shares insights to help journalists cover the new federal student loan forgiveness program and higher education debt more broadly.
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Not sure what ‘standard deviation’ is or why it matters in academic research? We outline four key things journalists need to know about this common measure.
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ADHD is not a new issue in education journalism. But this roundup of research sheds new light on how the pandemic has impacted kids with ADHD and why some student groups are being over- and underdiagnosed.
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