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A parent’s genes can influence a child’s educational success, inherited or not
A child’s educational success depends on the genes that they haven’t inherited from their parents, as well as the genes they have
Joshua Shavit
Aug 22, 2021


Assigned classroom seats can promote friendships between dissimilar students
Students of varying gender, ethnicity, educational achievement were more likely to become friends after induced proximity
Joshua Shavit
Aug 14, 2021


High school students invent stroller attachment for wheelchair for teacher's husband
As the proverb goes, “Necessity is the mother of invention.” That saying holds true for a group of high school students from Maryland.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 12, 2021


Wichita teacher kind-heartedly asks her students to be part of her wedding
Alexandra Stamps had a sweet proposal for her fifth-grade class: Will you be a part of my wedding?
Joseph Shavit
Jul 6, 2021


Researchers find optimal way to pay off student loans
After graduating or leaving college, many students face a difficult choice: Pay off their student loans fast or repay over time
Joseph Shavit
Jun 18, 2021


1st Black Male Valedictorian at California High School Gives Inspirational Speech
This year’s graduating class had to endure a school year that was unlike any other, with the pandemic and virtual learning.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 15, 2021


Harvard bound student generously gives up $40,000 scholarship to benefit another student
Verda Tetteh earned a standing ovation as the class speaker at her Massachusetts high school graduation. What she did next awed the crowd.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 10, 2021


High School principal sings 'I Will Always Love You' to graduating Class of 2021
Gause said he was nervous because it's a difficult song but he wanted his students to focus on the lyrics
Joseph Shavit
Jun 10, 2021
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