When it comes to helping infants learn to talk, it’s not just how much parents say, but how they say
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Teachers lacking educational background in science use inquiry-oriented instruction least: Not using the pedagogical approach heralded by the National Research Council could be linked to unfilled STEM jobs
A new study shows that eighth-grade science teachers without an educational background in science are less likely to practice inquiry-oriented
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American sign language and English language learners: New linguistic research supports the need for policy changes
A new study of the educational needs of students who are native users of American Sign Language (ASL) shows glaring
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A Liberal accent: Linguistics team documents language changes in southwest Kansas
Language changes are happening in southwest Kansas, a Kansas State University linguistics team has found. People in Liberal, Kansas, and
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Handgun purchaser licensing laws linked to fewer firearm homicides in large, urban areas: States that adopt handgun licensing laws see fewer gun homicides in their urban centers
State laws that require gun purchasers to obtain a license contingent on passing a background check performed by state or
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Class clowns: Playful boys viewed more negatively than playful girls, study finds: Study confirms gender differences in how teachers perceive playfulness — and provides insights into the potentially damaging effects of discouraging playful behavior in the classroom
New research shows that playful boys are viewed as rebellious and disruptive by their 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade teachers
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People use emotion to persuade, even when it could backfire
We intuitively use more emotional language to enhance our powers of persuasion, according to research published in Psychological Science, a
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