February 16, 2022
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Trust comes when you admit what you don’t know – lessons from child development research
Kids figure out who’s trustworthy as they learn about the world. Sandro Di Carlo Darsa/PhotoAlto Agency RF Collections via Getty ... -
For bullied teens, online school offered a safe haven
Bullying happened more during in-person school than when schooling was online. FatCamera/E+ via Getty Images Hannah L. Schacter, Wayne State ...February 16, 2022 -
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Education department to erase $415 million in student loan debt for nearly 16,000 borrowers
Thousands of students have filed fraud complaints against their university or college and now many are set to have their student loan debts erased as ...February 16, 2022 -
In research studies and in real life, placebos have a powerful healing effect on the body and mind
The concept of placebos – which are sometimes called “sugar pills” – has been around since the 1800s. Wladimir ...February 11, 2022 -
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Lawsuit Alleges Harvard Ignored Sexual Harassment Complaints Against Prof. John Comaroff for Years
Three graduate students filed a lawsuit against Harvard on Tuesday alleging the school ignored years of sexual harassment and retaliation by ...February 11, 2022 -
5 strategies employers can use to address workplace mental health issues
Many workers are stressed out. Symphonie/The Image Bank via Getty Images Patricia L. Haynes, University of Arizona COVID-19 has inflicted a ...February 9, 2022 -
Pandemic-related school closings likely to have far-reaching effects on child well-being
Schools are wrestling with the consequences of long-term closures because of the pandemic. AP Photo/Jae C. Hong Sandra M. Chafouleas, University ...February 9, 2022 -
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Women in academia: 'What women get is endless mentoring, instead of a focus on changing the structures'
Academia is no longer dominated by men, with women making up more than half of lecturers. But problems remain across third-level in Ireland. THE ...February 2, 2022