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Students could get more sleep and learn better if school started a little later

Most teens aren’t getting enough sleep, leading to poorer academic performance. Early school start times combined with natural changes in hormones and the circadian rhythm could be to blame.

United statesJill cooperCenters for diseaseHouse education committeeNational sleep foundationAmerican academy of pediatricsDisease controlAmerican academyWhilei mGlobal citizensHuman rightsCircadian rhythmsHigher ed attainmentK 12 educationSchool start timesSleep deprivation

Sandra Day O Connor saw civics education as key to the future of democracy

The late Justice Sandra Day O Connor’s iCivics curriculum has been shown to boost knowledge of the political process.

United statesUs supreme courtOklahoma state universityJustice sandra dayo connorThree stoogesAmerican governmentOklahoma stateCivics educationHigher ed attainmentK 12 educationSandra dayo 39 connor

Book explores how colleges seek to increase racial diversity without relying on race in college admissions

The author of a new book on affirmative action in higher education discusses how colleges might still be able to become more diverse now that affirmative action has been banned.

United statesLauren foleyUniversity of california berkeleySupreme courtUs courtSarah lawrence collegeUniversity of michiganUniversity of californiaFair admissionsCalifornia berkeleyAffirmative actionAn on affirmative actionCollege admissionCollege admissionsHigher ed attainmentHigher education

These programs make college possible for students with developmental disabilities

Inclusive postsecondary education programs help students with intellectual disabilities make friends and become independent adults.

Kennesaw state universityUnited statesNew yorkCareer enrichment programCareer development programAcademy for inclusiveDisabilities education actInclusive learningCareer enrichmentAdvanced leadershipCareer developmentGeorgia boardThink collegeSocial growthAdult autismAutism at school

Education linked to better employment prospects upon release from prison

People who get an education while serving time are less likely to return to prison and more likely to enter the job market, an analysis finds.

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