In educational sociology, it is of greatest interest to explain why some students are more successful than others and obtain higher educational qualification...

Scientific Reports - Exploring the impact of probiotics on adult ADHD management through a double-blind RCT

Taller students tend to score slightly higher on standardized tests than their shorter classmates, according to a new study of New York City public schools.

A new study suggests that conscientious students are less likely to use generative AI tools like ChatGPT and that this may work in their favor. Frequent AI users reported lower grades, weaker academic confidence, and greater feelings of helplessness.

Growth mindset interventions targeted at improving students’ academic achievements are common. A new study shows that they have little to no actual effect.

In a randomized controlled trial, we test whether removal of a barrier to exercise
can improve academic performance. We find strong support for this hypothesis: University
students who were provided with a free gym card exercised more and had a significant…

Even occasional cannabis use is linked to worse school performance and emotional distress for teens, finds a new study led by Columbia University.

Adolescents are chronically sleep deprived on school days, which negatively impacts their well-being and ability to learn. A new study conducted by the University of Zurich and the University Children’s Hospital Zurich reveals that a flexible start…

As screens become nearly universal in young children's lives, questions about their long-term impact on learning have grown more urgent.

New research analyzing genetic data from twins and siblings suggests that ADHD symptoms directly cause a drop in student grades.

More than half of US students surveyed said the problem damaged their ability to do academic work, study finds