Impact of bullying in childhood on adult health, wealth, crime and social outcomes
A 2013 longitudinal study published in the journal Psychological Science examining the long-term effects of childhood bullying on victims and perpetrators.
Education
Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of education
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Computer usage and access in low-income urban communities
2013 study from USC showing the promise and challenges involved in a program providing access to computers to low-income residents in Los Angeles.
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Journalism education reform trends, ideas and research: Roundup of recent news, publications
Collection of articles and projects with a journalism education reform theme published in 2012-2013.
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Child care arrangements and patterns in America: Census data
2013 Census bureau report on child care patterns and associated costs for families.
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Public employee quality in a geographic context: A study of rural teachers
2013 study from University of Kentucky, University of Kansas and Tennessee State on teacher quality in Appalachia and the challenges of improving rural education systems.
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College majors, employment and “sciences vs. humanities” data
2013 review of relevant reports and data relating to the success of college majors in securing employment, with particular focus on a May 2013 Georgetown report.
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Multitasking, social media and distraction: Research review
2013 research review of major studies relating to multitasking and distraction, with an emphasis on young people and social media.
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Outcomes of game-based learning: Research roundup
2013 collection of academic scholarship on the popularity and effectiveness of game-based learning.
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Investing in children: Changes in parental spending on children
2012 study in the journal Demography showing how American parents are spending increasing amounts of resources on their children.
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Online information, credibility and the “Google generation”: Research, tips, resources
2013 research review of academic literature as well as practical tips for instilling good online information-seeking habits in “digital natives.”
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