News tagged with educational success


Reading, writing, arithmetic, and aerobics: Evaluating the new 'R' in academic performance

Although the long-term consequences of childhood obesity are well documented, some school districts have reduced physical education classes to devote more time to the 3 Rs in education—reading, writing, and arithmetic. ...

Pediatrics created Feb 28, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Why snoring in kids isn't cute: New sleep center focuses on evaluation, treatment for sleep problems in children

Sleep-related problems are among the most common issues seen by a pediatrician, and for good reason—poor sleep habits can lead to behavioral, educational, social and health problems. Fortunately for parents, many childhood ...

Pediatrics created Feb 26, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

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

Juvenile arthritis patients may have issues maintaining employment as adults

As children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) grow into adulthood, disability due to disease may adversely affect their ability to achieve educational success. Findings published in Arthritis & Rheumatism, a journa ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism created May 31, 2012 | popularity 5 / 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