Newswise Feature Channel: Back to School

TRANSCRIPT AND VIDEO AVAILABLE: Classroom Controversies Expert Panel Q&A

Newswise — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 08:05:00 EST

Teachers, students, and their parents are navigating sensitive subjects such as phone bans, political polarization, and debates over curriculum and teaching methods. Binghamton University experts will discuss the controversies looming over our schools in a live Q&A with media covering the issues.

Asthma Peak Week is Coming! Are the Kids Ready?

American Thoracic Society (ATS) — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 12:05:43 EST

Surviving Back-to-School Stress and Burnout

Cedars-Sinai — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 10:05:44 EST

For children and teens these days, going back to school doesn't only mean new, color-coded notebooks and freshly sharpened pencils. It also means increased academic pressures, heightened social anxiety and less free time as extracurricular activities fill up the calendar.

Expert Available: Whooping Cough Is On The Rise As Kids Return To School

George Washington University — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 12:00:13 EST

According to recent CDC data, cases are three times higher than this time last year. As kids head back to school, the bacterial illness is returning to pre pandemic levels. ...

Whooping Cough Is On The Rise As Kids Return To School

George Washington University — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 09:05:38 EST

Return to School Means Preparing for Increased Asthma Symptoms

American Thoracic Society (ATS) — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 09:05:45 EST

Asthma medications and treatment challenges have been top of mind more so than usual - think supply chain issues, medication discontinuations as well as insurance concerns.

Michigan State University experts discuss back to school issues

Michigan State University — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 16:05:42 EST

University of Delaware experts share insights and strategies for navigating the upcoming school year

University of Delaware — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 16:05:27 EST

The College of Education and Human Development in the University of Delaware has a number of stories and experts for the upcoming school year.

UChicago Experts Available: Combatting Summer Learning Loss, Protecting Students' Personal Data, and Positioning Kids for Long-Term Success

University of Chicago — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 17:05:30 EST

FSU faculty available to comment for back-to-school coverage

Florida State University — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 15:05:50 EST

By: Bill Wellock | Published: August 6, 2024 | 2:35 pm | SHARE: Teachers are preparing lesson plans and students are gathering supplies. School will soon be back in session around the country.Florida State University's education faculty are experts in researching the effectiveness of teaching practices and other measures to improve student success.

Is Your Child With Asthma Ready for Asthma Peak Month in September?

American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 08:00:41 EST

Five tips from the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology to help keep your child's allergy and asthma symptoms at bay this school year.

High school biology textbooks do not provide students with a comprehensive view of the science of sex and gender

New York University — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 19:05:09 EST

The teaching of science has long generated controversy in the United States--from evolution in the early 20th century to climate change today.

Children's positive attitude towards mathematics fades during the early school years

University of Eastern Finland — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 01:05:55 EST

Children's interest in, and competence perceptions of, mathematics are generally quite positive as they begin school, but turn less positive during the first three years.

Our winter of discontent: Get the latest news on the flu in the Influenza channel

Newswise — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 14:05:57 EST

The latest research and expertise on the flue can be found in the Influenza channel on Newswise.

Navigating the 'big little leap' to kindergarten

Ohio State University — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 08:05:19 EST

No matter how well children are prepared for kindergarten, their transition to the classroom during the first few months plays a key role in their success, a new study suggests.

Developing an intelligent tutoring system to help students write better

Iowa State University — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 08:50:35 EST

When college students are given a writing assignment, they usually get feedback on the final product, not the process.

Boys & Girls Club members learn about nutrition through gardening project with student physicians

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 12:05:44 EST

PCOM South Georgia members of the Student National Medical Association (SNMA) worked with members of the Boys & Girls Club of Moultrie-Colquitt County to grow a vegetable garden this spring and fall. In addition to learning how to grow the plants, Club members also learned about health and nutrition from the student doctors.

'Repeated attempts to control Black hair' show need for federal action

Cornell University — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 10:05:48 EST

Workplace culture is very different these days. Find out how different by exploring the "In the Workplace" channel

Newswise — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:05:50 EST

The latest articles on occupational medicine, workplace culture, and the labor market are in the "In the Workplace" channel on Newswise.

From Farm to Newsroom: The Latest Research and Features on Agriculture

Newswise — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 11:20:35 EST

The world's total population is expected to reach 9.9 billion by 2050. This rapid increase in population is boosting the demand for agriculture to cater for the increased demand. Below are some of the latest research and features on agriculture and farming in the Agriculture channel on Newswise.