A widely cited neuroscience study claims handwriting notes improves learning. Is the research valid? The post Writing notes instead of typing pits scholars against each other appeared first on Youth Today ..read more

How could President Trump's actions on these key issues change education in America's future? The post 9 education storylines to watch as Trump returns to the White House appeared first on Youth Today ..read more

Q&A with developmental psychologist and language scientist Adriana Weisleder Kids from immigrant backgrounds in the US often struggle to develop fluency in two languages. Many factors — parental misconceptions, the lack of support in schools and social attitudes — play a role. Adriana Weisleder knows well the benefits of being bilingual: being able to communicate […] The post Q&A: How a child becomes bilingual — and what can be done to help them get there appeared first on Youth Today ..read more

By offering tuition exemptions and services, states can remove barriers for homeless/foster youth. The post The role of state policy in supporting students experiencing homelessness and former foster youth in higher education appeared first on Youth Today ..read more

The lawsuits argue that students’ rights were violated when police were called. The post Two families sue after 11-year-old and 13-year-old students were arrested under Tennessee’s school threat law appeared first on Youth Today ..read more

Checking parents’ citizenship violates federal law. Can this policy be enforced? The post Oklahoma plan to check parents’ citizenship could keep kids from going to school appeared first on Youth Today ..read more

Closing colleges and universities face hostilities from communities and politicians. The post As public colleges begin to merge or shut down, one state shows how hard it is appeared first on Youth Today ..read more

Children migrating alone rarely have access to help for navigating the immigration system. The post ‘Kept in limbo:’ As uncertainty over Trump plans looms, migrant children struggle to find legal aid appeared first on Youth Today ..read more

Adolescents who show empathy toward their friends are more likely to become supportive parents. The post A 25-year study reveals how empathy is passed from parents to teens to their future children appeared first on Youth Today ..read more

Intergenerational care has cognitive and physical health benefits for both children and seniors. The post Intergenerational care benefits children and seniors. Why is it still so rare? appeared first on Youth Today ..read more