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1### [Rich or Poor, Schools Fall Short on Providing Physical Activity](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140116144645.htm)
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3Schools in wealthier areas are more likely to have a physical education (PE) teacher on staff than are schools in poorer areas, but ... > [_full story_](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140116144645.htm)
3- ### [Interventions Work to Stem Freshman Drinking](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140123102725.htm)
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5### [Fast Food Not the Major Cause of Rising Childhood Obesity Rates, Study Finds](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140115132750.htm)
5 Jan. 23, 2014 � A variety of interventions -- especially combinations of them -- have curtailed freshmen drinking on campuses across the country, according to a systematic review of more than 40 studies documenting ... [_full story_](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140123102725.htm)
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7For several years, many have been quick to attribute rising fast-food consumption as the major factor causing rapid increases in childhood ... > [_full story_](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140115132750.htm)
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9### [Later School Start Times Improve Sleep and Daytime Functioning in Adolescents](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140115122215.htm)
9- [Get tough! How Outward Bound adventures increase teenage resilience](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/02/140205103347.htm)
10- [New kinds of maths skills needed in the future - and new educational practices](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/02/140205091548.htm)
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11A psychologist and sleep expert recently led a study linking later school start times to improved sleep and mood in teens. ... > [_full story_](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140115122215.htm)
12#### Tuesday, February 4, 2014
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13### [Are Gifted Children Getting Lost in the Shuffle?](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140106155946.htm)
14- [Research: It's more than just the science](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/02/140204123732.htm)
15- [Undergraduate biology education: Making science go viral](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/02/140204101418.htm)
16- [A whole new way of learning: Sugata Mitra's first School in the Cloud lab opens in India](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/02/140204074035.htm)
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15Gifted children are likely to be the next generation's innovators and leaders-and yet, the exceptionally smart are often invisible in the ... > [_full story_](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140106155946.htm)
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20- [Better access to healthy foods not enough to tackle obesity](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/02/140203171857.htm)
21- [Data-driven team key to sustaining positive behavior framework in schools](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/02/140203155245.htm)
22- [Single-sex education unlikely to offer advantage over coed schools, research finds](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/02/140203093426.htm)
23- [Positive feelings about race, ethnicity tied to stronger development in minority youth](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/02/140203084232.htm)
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27- [Women with mental health disability may face four-fold risk of abusive relationship: Study](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140130121617.htm)
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35- [Malaria screening unsuccessful in some schools](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140128184803.htm)
36- [Parents less likely to spank after reading briefly about its links to problems in children](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140128153952.htm)
37- [Parenting plays key role when African-American boys move from preschool to kindergarten](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140128113328.htm)
38- [Targeted tutoring can reduce 'achievement gap' for disadvantaged students](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140128103125.htm)
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48- [Interventions work to stem freshman drinking](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140123102725.htm)
49- [Female students anticipate lower salaries than male counterparts](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140123075633.htm)
50- [Psychological health, academic success of Hispanic youth improve as ability to speak English grows](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140123075428.htm)
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54- [Gay-straight alliances in schools reduce suicide risk for all students](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140121131038.htm)
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56#### Monday, January 20, 2014
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58- [Middle-school girls continue to play soccer with concussion symptoms](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140120173456.htm)
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60#### Friday, January 17, 2014
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62- [Engineering solutions for soldiers on the battlefield](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140117090141.htm)
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64#### Thursday, January 16, 2014
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66- [New children's hospital learning network to bridge care gap between legal needs, health needs](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140116162015.htm)
67- [Kids teased in pys-ed class exercise less a year later](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140116150850.htm)
68- [Rich or poor, schools fall short on providing physical activity](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140116144645.htm)
69- [University rankings influence number, competitiveness of applicants](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140116112711.htm)
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71#### Wednesday, January 15, 2014
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73- [Fast food not the major cause of rising childhood obesity rates, study finds](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140115132750.htm)
74- [Later school start times improve sleep and daytime functioning in adolescents](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140115122215.htm)
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76#### Monday, January 13, 2014
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78- [Food companies marketing to kids](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140113163658.htm)
79- [Researchers find substantial drop in use of affirmative action in college admissions](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140113143340.htm)
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81#### Friday, January 10, 2014
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83- ['Hip-hop' students unfairly targeted, study finds](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140110131030.htm)
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85#### Thursday, January 9, 2014
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87- [Study: Heavy viewers of 'Teen Mom', '16 and Pregnant' have unrealistic views of teen pregnancy](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140109132533.htm)
88- [Funding problems threaten U. S. disaster preparedness](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140109124950.htm)
89- [Kids have skewed view of gender segregation](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140109103701.htm)
90- [Teaching Assistants feel they make a difference to vulnerable children](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140109003917.htm)
91- [Coaching young people to be positive pays off](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140109003903.htm)
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93#### Monday, January 6, 2014
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95- [Are gifted children getting lost in the shuffle?](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/01/140106155946.htm)
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97#### Tuesday, December 31, 2013
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99- [Study finds medical students concerned about becoming desensitized to dying patients](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131231122115.htm)
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101#### Thursday, December 19, 2013
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103- [Bullying in academia more prevalent than thought](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131219162948.htm)
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105#### Wednesday, December 18, 2013
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107- [Kids grasp large numbers remarkably young](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131218112914.htm)
108- [Mass shootings will not decrease with more armed guards, background checks](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131218100137.htm)
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110#### Tuesday, December 17, 2013
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112- [New system of assessments needed when next generation science standards are implemented, report says](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131217124013.htm)
113- [Students with disability more likely to be restrained, secluded in school](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131217104059.htm)
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115#### Monday, December 16, 2013
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117- [CEOs tend to overstay their welcome, hurting firm performance, new study finds](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131216183650.htm)
118- [Legislation to provide allergy medication in schools crucial to save lives](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131216142010.htm)
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120#### Friday, December 13, 2013
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122- [Nutrition report cards receive high marks in pilot program](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131213201034.htm)
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124#### Thursday, December 12, 2013
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126- [American high school poll finds majority of students concerned about mass shootings](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131212185140.htm)
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128#### Wednesday, December 11, 2013
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130- [Nonconcussion head impacts in contact sports linked to brain changes and lower test scores](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131211185554.htm)
131- [Differences in educational achievement owe more to genetics than environment, finds study of UK students](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131211185323.htm)
132- [Gender identity, single-sex schools](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131211134231.htm)
133- [Course offers students opportunity to be leaders of social change](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131211132457.htm)
134- [Even when test scores go up, some cognitive abilities don't](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131211131949.htm)
135- [Education: Learning with 'stronger peers' yields no boost](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131211093926.htm)
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137#### Tuesday, December 10, 2013
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139- [Colleges pay attention: How do top ten rankings influence applications?](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131210113413.htm)
140- [Playing around with rural futures in Birmingham, Nebraska](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131210091250.htm)
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142#### Monday, December 9, 2013
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144- [Lack of national policy to get UK kids more active is mass 'child neglect'](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131209204108.htm)
145- [Communities across U.S. reduce teen smoking, drinking, violence, crime](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131209160659.htm)
146- [Strong nutrition education can lead to healthier food choices among low-income families](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131209104918.htm)
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148#### Thursday, December 5, 2013
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150- [Teachers' concern at the sexualization of children](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131205220033.htm)
151- [Study aims to reduce stress in high-risk, high-poverty schools](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131205165719.htm)
152- [Sudden interest in math -- how teachers can motivate pupils](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131205141953.htm)
153- [Study points to differences in high-school crack, powder cocaine use](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131205102156.htm)
154- [Alcohol in pregnancy causes children to have impaired social skills](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131205092101.htm)
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156#### Wednesday, December 4, 2013
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158- [Social stigmas may contribute to African-American college students' hesitation to breast-feed](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131204182427.htm)
159- [For top teacher pay, it's all about location, location, location](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131204090836.htm)
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161#### Tuesday, December 3, 2013
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163- [Diversity initiatives do not increase representation of minorities on medical school faculty](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131203161707.htm)
164- [New study examines methods to reduce acute care costs without sacrificing quality](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131203161545.htm)
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166#### Monday, December 2, 2013
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168- [Tourette Syndrome in secondary schools: the real picture](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131202094138.htm)
169- [The Affordable Care Act: Translational research experiment to improve health](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131202082652.htm)
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171#### Tuesday, November 26, 2013
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173- [ADHD linked to social, economic disadvantage](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/11/131126092700.htm)
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175#### Monday, November 25, 2013
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177- [School climate key to preventing bullying](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/11/131125164704.htm)
178- [Study finds one in 10 high school students hurt by dating partners](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/11/131125121805.htm)
179- [Video game play may provide learning, health, social benefits](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/11/131125121152.htm)
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181#### Thursday, November 21, 2013
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183- [Minority parents fear for kids online](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/11/131121155035.htm)
184- [Improve learning by taming instructional complexity](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/11/131121142303.htm)
185- [Daily online testing boosts college performance, reduces achievement gaps](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/11/131121142127.htm)
186- [High HIV knowledge, risky sexual behavior not associated with HIV testing in young adolescents](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/11/131121111853.htm)
187- [Teacher-child interactions support kids' development in different areas](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/11/131121091506.htm)
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189#### Wednesday, November 20, 2013
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191- [Engineering education may diminish concern for public welfare issues](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/11/131120133933.htm)
192- [Medieval origins of debate on classroom beatings](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/11/131120081352.htm)
193- [Why we need more male primary school teachers](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/11/131120081236.htm)
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195#### Tuesday, November 19, 2013
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197- [Air pollution puts the health of school children at risk](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/11/131119142026.htm)
198- [Non-specialist health workers play important role in improving mental health in developing countries](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/11/131119113112.htm)
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200#### Monday, November 18, 2013
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202- [Harlem charter school students more likely to attend college](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/11/131118141824.htm)
203- [Preschoolers can learn lasting heart-healthy lessons from Sesame Street](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/11/131118102240.htm)
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205#### Friday, November 15, 2013
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207- [Decline in creativity? It depends on how you look](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/11/131115130018.htm)
208- [How teens choose their friends](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/11/131115104724.htm)
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210#### Thursday, November 14, 2013
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212- [One in seven students has dabbled in 'smart' drugs](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/11/131114094756.htm)
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214#### Wednesday, November 13, 2013
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216- [Schools help kids choose carrots over candy bars](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/11/131113130143.htm)
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218#### Tuesday, November 12, 2013
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220- [What do city tweens need in after school arts?](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/11/131112162807.htm)
221- [African-Americans most likely to value post-secondary education](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/11/131112105030.htm)
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223#### Monday, November 11, 2013
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225- [Transforming physician workforce with competitive graduate education funding](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/11/131111131445.htm)
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227#### Thursday, November 7, 2013
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229- [Three 'hands on' nutrition classes enough to impact health behaviors in lower income women](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/11/131107093832.htm)
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231#### Wednesday, November 6, 2013
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233- [School violence lowers test scores, not grades](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/11/131106131838.htm)
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235#### Tuesday, November 5, 2013
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237- [Report shows extent to which social background matters for academic success](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/11/131105152917.htm)
238- [Structured play trumps age for future school success](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/11/131105121346.htm)
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240#### Monday, November 4, 2013
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242- [Neediest students most likely to miss aid deadlines](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/11/131104142341.htm)
243- [Wide support for school-based health centers](https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/11/131104095541.htm)
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