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You know, we keep facing this same dilemma about whether or not children should go to school. and we know enough now to know that they can go to school safely. the schools are not a primary source of contagion, particularly when mitigation strategies are followed. and we also know that keeping them out of school has been immensely damaging to their mental health, cognitive development and these years are lost. not easily recoverable. and to me, to see that we have sports arenas going on when the...

As "the new york times" puts it, a study that provided poor mothers with cash stipends for the first year of their childrens lives appears to have changed brain activity in ways associated with stronger cognitive development. there are caveats, as the changes were modest and it remains to be seen whether these changes in brain activity lead to better cognitive skills. but this is pretty cut and dry. giving families direct payments helps families and stops those from struggling needlessly, but it...

Was on track to cut child poverty in half. a new study demonstrates how beneficial this intervention can be. as "the new york times" puts it, a study that provided poor mothers with cash stipends for the first year of their childrens lives appears to have changed brain activity in ways associated with stronger cognitive development. there are caveats, as the changes were modest and it remains to be seen whether these changes in brain activity lead to better cognitive skills. but this is pretty c...

Children not being in school has harmed their cognitive and motor skills. kids age 5 suffered the most, along with their attitudes toward learning. cnn analyst dr. leanna wen joins me now. dr. wen, what we can give our children, teachers serve a purpose. what do you think of these findings and what can be done to turn it around? >> the study is disturbing but not surprising. we know that school is a benefit for children and, therefore, being pulled out of school and with an uncertainty of what t...

Children with binge eating disorders have differences in gray matter density compared to their peers who do not experience overeating disorders.

Brain scans of children ages 9-10 with a type of eating disorder that causes uncontrollable overeating showed differences in gray matter density compared to their unaffected peers, according to a USC-led study.

Academics say children should be taught in languages they understand best

ISLAMABAD: The introduction of the Single National Curriculum is a step in the right direction. However, the reforms in the education sector should be continued to provide children with the optimal...

David Sobel’s profile on The Conversation

Pew research says within 19 years the Black American population grew by 1.4 million. But representation in movies and books has systemically remained the same. A local author is determined to ensure representation for children through his books.