News tagged with education goals


Finances can shape kids' intentions about college

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created May 12, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- If college seems too expensive, what is the point of doing homework?





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Perceived barriers prevent Mexican-American students from pursuing education, researcher finds

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Mar 04, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Only 57 percent of Mexican-American students graduate from high school, and 11 percent receive college degrees, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In a new study, a University of Missouri researcher found that perceived ...


Physical education teaching staff play key role in making you like sport

Physical education teaching staff play key role in making you like sport

Medicine & Health / Health

created Dec 10, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

What factors have an influence in making us like sport in the physical education classes we receive in school? According to a new investigation, physical education teaching staff must develop the responsibility, ...


Tying education to future goals may boost grades more than helping with homework

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created May 19, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Helping middle school students with their homework may not be the best way to get them on the honor roll. But telling them how important academic performance is to their future job prospects and providing specific strategies ...


Minority youth education goals studied

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created Apr 04, 2006 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

A University of Alberta study suggests minority youths have higher educational goals due to their families' values.


How to Set Achievable Wellness Goals

Medicine & Health / Health

created Dec 11, 2009 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Small decisions, made throughout the day, are reflected in overall health and wellness. These decisions help achieve countless goals every day. Wellness goals can be as small as “I’m going to get eight hours ...


Diversity work should be considered in tenure and promotion decisions, MU professor says

Other Sciences / Other

created Feb 02, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 3

Many college campuses are striving to become more diverse in their faculty and student populations, but creating a diverse environment can be a challenging and demanding process for faculty members. In a new study, Jeni Hart, ...


Colleges and universities across the United States are offering free courses online

Virtual education... for free

Technology / Internet

created Jul 31, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (15) | comments 7

They don't offer degrees but then they don't charge tuition either.


Digital revolution is happening outside the classroom

Other Sciences / Other

created Sep 23, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- The way we learn is changing, but schools are having trouble keeping up. While technology dominates daily life and work, it still plays a limited role in public schools filled with students who are increasingly ...


Financial barriers to attending college affect academic goals in young students

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Apr 22, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Most young students do not enjoy homework. However, after being told that good grades will help them get into college and lead to a better life, most students eventually buckle down and start studying. But what if college ...


Survey explores medical care for children with autism using complementary alternative medicine

Medicine & Health / Diseases

created Mar 12, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

In a national survey conducted by the University of Minnesota, primary care physicians report that they are more likely to ask patients with autism about complementary alternative medicine (CAM) use and desire more CAM education ...



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