The Ohio State University Inspire
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The motivation for change comes in strange and unsettling ways. In this monthly series, faculty and alumni at Ohio State’s College of Education and Human Ecology tell how they discovered their calling, sometimes against incredible odds
The Ohio State University Inspire
3w ago
Researchers who conduct "science of reading" push back on the idea that teaching phonics alone will cure America’s literacy problems. Comprehension is the next big hurdle.
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The Ohio State University Inspire
1M ago
Driven by curiosity, young children recall details that adults miss. Why exploration is critical for learning and innovation, but in excess could lead to social turmoil
Credits: YouTube, Stanford; YouTube, DC Public Library; WXIA-TV; Woody Guthrie; video by Lindsay Rice
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The Ohio State University Inspire
3M ago
Once rare, Black youth suicide spiked in recent years. Indigenous youth have struggled with the trend for decades. Can instilling community and culture reverse a heartbreaking phenomenon for us all?
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Read Theory into Practice: Homeplace and Black Joy in K-12 Education. Also, see tips on suicide prevention ..read more
The Ohio State University Inspire
4M ago
Science is now uncovering the myriad ways that exercise impacts the brain. For less stress, improved cognition and a “feel-better” effect, there’s nothing quite like movement to boost mental health.
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The Ohio State University Inspire
6M ago
The provocative and high-powered music genre that turned 50 this year can be used to teach almost anything — if you first embrace its cultural relevance
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The Ohio State University Inspire
7M ago
Young people need stories that reflect their lives, experts say. Using censorship to deny that representation can have dangerous consequences.
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The Ohio State University Inspire
8M ago
Noah and Asho scaled incredible obstacles just to make it to college. Somehow, they never gave up. How two students beat the odds, and the people who helped them believe in possibilities.
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The Ohio State University Inspire
9M ago
One elusive emotion reveals that individuals aren’t the center of the universe. Then, it makes us feel calmer, more connected and happier
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See a playlist of songs that Education and Human Ecology faculty and staff find awe-inspiring, or read why listeners like the selections and watch the music videos.
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The Ohio State University Inspire
9M ago
Why do some people — especially kids — fiddle with, wince at and despise the very foods that science tells us are most healthful? Here's how to get finicky types to give meatloaf and other 'yucky' foods a chance
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The Ohio State University Inspire
9M ago
Students say they’re learning about sex from a variety of places — but not where they should be. There’s a better way to teach American youth, researchers say
Caution: This podcast episode mentions suicide.
Read about Ohio State research detailing questions middle-schoolers asked about sex.
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