From high-stakes multiple choice exams to the social climate of the classroom, research has shown those factors can contribute to
Small classes reduce performance gaps in science
Reversing autism with a cancer drug
According to the most recent estimates, 1 in 59 children in the United States have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Fair classroom practices disarm threat of evaluation retaliation
While tuition inflation presents a challenge for many college-bound students, an area of growing concern for many universities is “grade
Framework identifies genetic missense mutations linked to autism spectrum disorder
Missense mutations occur when there is a change in one gene’s DNA base pair, and the change results in the
Teachers who give cookie rewards score better in evaluations
New research presented at this year’s Euroanaesthesia congress in Copenhagen, Denmark and due for publication in the journal Medical Education
Study finds popular ‘growth mindset’ educational interventions aren’t very effective
A new study co-authored by researchers at Michigan State University and Case Western Reserve University found that “growth mindset interventions,”
Much international consensus regarding employment in autism
(HealthDay)—There is international consensus as to the importance of work experience and vocational training for helping individuals with autism spectrum
Gene disruption signals cerebral palsy and autism link
University of Adelaide researchers have uncovered a genetic signal common to both cerebral palsy and autism. The finding comes from
Help with homework can affect child’s persistence
Different types of maternal homework assistance have a different impact on the child’s way of completing school assignments in grades
Troubling stats for kids with intellectual disabilities: Most spend little or no time in general education classes
By federal law passed in 1975, children with intellectual disabilities are supposed to spend as much time as possible in