Amanda Nguyen is examining the effectiveness of interventions designed to improve the mental wellbeing of conflict-affected populations, including mothers and veterans, in Bangladesh, Ukraine and Myanmar.
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At a time when parents may be wary of taking unvaccinated children to a medical facility, the study raises concerns about the possible consequences.
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Research: Fitness and Physical Activity Appear Superior to Weight Loss for Reducing Risks of Obesity
When it comes to obese individuals getting healthy and reducing mortality risk, increasing physical activity and improving fitness appear to be superior to weight loss.
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Large-scale studies in special education are rare and difficult to conduct. A new project from the UVA School of Education and Human Development hopes to change that by creating a platform to crowdsource data collection across the country.
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Researchers studying the impact of disrupted formal learning in American students due to immigration status, chronic health problems or other reasons, offer insight into what comes next for post-COVID education.
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In a recent policy brief, co-author and education assistant professor Beth Schueler examined tutoring and small-group instruction’s role in academic improvement.
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A new UVA study will examine brain data of elementary-age students to explore how memory systems support math learning. (Illustration by Ziniu Chen, University Communications)
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In a new volume, researchers highlight the ways partnerships between researchers and policymakers are a promising approach to effectively expanding high quality early childhood education.
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"The professors are amazing teachers, but most importantly amazing human beings. They care for you and want you to succeed in the classroom and in life." Rachel Robinson is graduating with a B.S.Ed. in Kinesiology (Photo courtesy of the Virginia Athletics Office.)
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With New Grant, Researchers Aim to Provide Community College Graduates with Personalized Job Matches
A research team at UVA aims to improve the job search process so that investments in a college education translate into good jobs for graduates.
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