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Reducing academic pressure may help children succeed

Children may perform better in school and feel more confident about themselves if they are told that failure is a normal part of learning, rather than being pressured to succeed at all costs, according to new research published ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Mar 12, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Can instilling racial pride in black teens lead to better educational outcomes?

African American adolescents tend to have more success in school if their parents instill in them a sense of racial pride, reducing their vulnerability to the effects of racial discrimination from teachers and peers.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Dec 17, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Air pollution near Michigan schools linked to poorer student health, academic performance

Air pollution from industrial sources near Michigan public schools jeopardizes children's health and academic success, according to a new study from University of Michigan researchers.

Health created May 04, 2011 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 4 | with audio podcast