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Unprecedented study finds US ranks 27th among nations investing in education, health care: Nation’s 2016 ranking plummets from 6th in 1990; China sees increase in ranking from 69th to 44th
The United States ranks 27th in the world for its investments in education and health care as measurements of its
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Witnessing violence in high school as bad as being bullied
Students who witness violence in school at age 13 are at later risk of psycho-social and academic impairment at age
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Robots have power to significantly influence children’s opinions
Young children are significantly more likely than adults to have their opinions and decisions influenced by robots, according to new
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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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Opioid overdose responsible for over 500,000 years of life lost in Ohio
More than 500,000 years of life expectancy were lost in Ohio during a seven-year period, according to a study conducted
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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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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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Per-capita end-of-life spending is decreasing rapidly, according to new study
Health economists have long considered end-of-life spending to be one of the major contributors to the overall increase in health
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Taxing sweet snacks may bring greater health benefits than taxing sugar-sweetened drinks
Taxing sweet snacks could lead to broader reductions in the amount of sugar purchased than similar increases in the price
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