KDFW - Education

High-frequency noise boosts math skills in study

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:24:00 EDT

Scientists report that they were able to improve the math-calculation skills of college students by buzzing their brains with doses of random high-frequency noise.

Should you head back to business school?

Fri, 3 May 2013 09:00:00 EDT

While pursuing an MBA comes with its own set of challenges, an MBA can be a valuable asset on the path to a better career for young professionals with clear career goals and realistic expectations.

Financial considerations for college grads moving home

Thu, 2 May 2013 09:21:00 EDT

Tips for making the transition work for everyone.

Post-grad degrees that pay the highest

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:00:00 EDT

Post-graduate degrees can often lead to a better paycheck as long as you choose the right field.

Too much texting, Facebook time may lower college women's grades

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 08:58:00 EDT

Media use is a serious distraction for college freshmen, with a new study finding young women devote up to 12 hours daily on pursuits such as texting, posting status updates and surfing the web.

Better school lunches may lead to slimmer students

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:12:00 EDT

Although students who get free or discounted lunches through federal programs are more likely to be obese than students who don't, kids in states that set higher standards for these meals are less likely to suffer that fate.

Even a little pot use ups college dropout risk

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:57:00 EDT

College students who use marijuana and other illegal substances, even occasionally, are more likely to leave school than students who don't dabble in drugs, new research finds.

'Smarter lunchroom' may lead to healthier choices

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:53:00 EST

A few simple and inexpensive changes to school cafeterias can help encourage children to eat healthier foods at lunch, a new study finds.

As parents' share of college fees rises, students' GPAs fall

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:05:00 EST

A new study offers up a cautionary tale for parents: College students who are well-funded by Mom and Dad actually get worse grades than students who aren't so fortunate.

Don't cut school recess, pediatricians say

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 11:40:00 EST

Since the advent of the federal government's No Child Left Behind Act in 2001, some schools have been cutting or eliminating recess to spend more time teaching academics.

Motivation and study, not IQ, are keys to kids' math success

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 11:34:00 EST

Do you believe you're not good at math? A new study suggests that with motivation and good teaching strategies, even those who are convinced they'll never be facile with figures can succeed in mathematics.

Resources for Connecticut school shooting

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 15:25:00 EST

For those looking for information regarding the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, here are some resources.

Teen behavior problems, not depression, tied to lower grades

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 17:27:00 EST

Lower school grades among depressed adolescents are linked to behavior problems, not their depression, a new study finds.

Youngest kids in class may be more likely to get ADHD diagnosis

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:53:00 EST

A new study from Iceland adds to existing evidence that kids are more likely to be diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder if they're among the youngest in their grade at school.

Exercise boosts school performance for kids with ADHD

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:43:00 EDT

A few minutes of exercise a day can help children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do better at school, according to a small new study.

Kids who sleep a bit longer behave better in school

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:46:00 EDT

When children can get just a little more sleep each night, their school behavior and alertness levels improve, new research suggests.

529 college savings plans: 8 things you should know

Sat, 29 Sep 2012 10:00:00 EDT

Earning a college degree is not an inexpensive undertaking. As universities raise tuition rates, more families are scrambling to find ways to finance a higher education.

Create a soda bottle rainforest

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:44:00 EDT

Here is a green science project idea that's sure to put your kid at the head of the class. It's a rainforest terrarium made from an old soda bottle.

The ins and outs of repaying federal student loans

Sun, 16 Sep 2012 14:00:00 EDT

The Obama administration is looking into revising the rules on federally guaranteed student loans. Here are six things you need to know about recent changes.

Mars rover Curiosity and will.i.am collaborate to inspire students to "Reach for the Stars”

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 09:14:00 EDT

Tastemaker will.i.am, best known for his work with The Black Eyed Peas, has collaborated with NASA to transmit a song to Earth from the surface of Mars.

Making parental peace with kids' homework

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:07:00 EDT

The start of a new school year is edging closer and it might be a good idea for parents to start thinking about how they're going to deal with homework issues, one expert suggests.

Overloaded backpacks can injure kids

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 17:25:00 EDT

As the school season starts, experts warn that overloaded backpacks often result in back injuries among children.

Late-night cramming may hurt school test results

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:28:00 EDT

Quiz time: Is it a good idea for high school students to stay up later than usual cramming for that final?

Junk food laws in schools may mean healthier kids

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 14:27:00 EDT

States with strong laws about what foods can be sold at school outside breakfast and lunch programs appear to have more students who stay at healthier weights, new research suggests.

All that txtng may b hrtng kids' grammar

Wed, 8 Aug 2012 14:27:00 EDT

As mobile messaging has taken off, so has an abbreviated form of text-specific jargon, a kind of linguistic shorthand that helps speed up the texting to and fro.

10 ways to pay for college without student loans

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:30:00 EDT

The average cost of a public college education is $21,000 per year. Private schools can cost twice that. You want your children to have the best, but how to pay for it all?

Kids born even a little early have lower school scores

Mon, 2 Jul 2012 15:24:00 EDT

Babies born on the early side of full-term may have higher odds of academic delays than those delivered a week or two later, new research finds.

Summer homework battles

Mon, 2 Jul 2012 13:40:00 EDT

You're still sitting on the beach, but unfinished summer projects for school -- posters, reading assignments, essays -- loom large. Here's how to make the job less painful.

Fun ways to stop summer brain drain

Mon, 2 Jul 2012 13:37:00 EDT

During summer vacation, kids can experience a month or more of learning loss. As a parent, you can halt the summer brain drain and give your kids the brain boost they need to prepare them for the upcoming school year.

Delaying ADHD meds could hurt kids' math scores

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:25:00 EDT

It's better to treat the symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) sooner rather than later to prevent a drop in performance at school, according to new research.

Twitter helps save 9-year-old girl’s banned school-lunch blog

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 16:52:00 EDT

A Scottish girl's blog about the quality of her school meals had been getting a huge number of hits after news outlets around the world got hold of the story last month. Then her local council told her to stop. And that's when things really kicked off.

Overweight kids may do worse in math

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:19:00 EDT

Youngsters who are persistently overweight may not perform as well academically -- specifically in math -- as their normal-weight peers, new research suggests.

Physical education is good for kids' grades

Wed, 30 May 2012 11:27:00 EDT

Boosting students' levels of physical education improves their grades, a new, small study says.

Lessons learned from a lifetime of gaming

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:20:00 EDT

This is your brain on Oregon Trail. And guess what? Gaming isn't the violence-inducing waste of time it's sometimes made out to be.

Kids can handle tech OK, but tying shoelaces? That’s another matter

Tue, 6 Mar 2012 15:12:00 EST

A survey which looked at how connected today's youngsters are with the great outdoors turned up some interesting, albeit alarming, results.

Apple boldly reinvents the school textbook with iBooks 2 and iTunes U, but will educators bite?

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:32:00 EST

With iBooks 2 authors can create textbooks, students can buy them for $15 or less, and teachers attain the ability to create entire courses on the iPad.

School immunization requirements from preschool to college

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 15:50:00 EST

Each year, millions of children receive immunization shots in order to prepare for school, whether it's preschool, kindergarten, first grade, high school or college. Read on to learn more about why vaccinations are required and how to find out which immunization shots you child will need.

Study: Students with smartphones study more often

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:21:00 EST

While more teenagers and college students are utilizing tablets and smartphones in their daily lives, one study finds that students with access to these devices may be studying more often.

Make online education work for you

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:44:00 EST

Enrollments in online education have grown exponentially over the past decade, but not all are created equally. This is what you need to know before you log on to learn.

Universities buying .xxx domains to keep their brands clean

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:35:00 EST

The .xxx domain registry is gaining some unlikely customers: universities, who wish to keep pornographers and cybersquatters from tainting their brands.

What you may not know about your school nurse

Tue, 6 Sep 2011 16:16:00 EDT

Your school nurse's responsibilities go beyond fixing scrapes. Here's a primer on her role -- and how to help her help you.

How to locate underused college scholarships

Fri, 5 Aug 2011 09:46:00 EDT

There are many scholarships set up by organizations, individuals and fraternal clubs that go wanting for applicants each year. Here's how to find them.

Saving cash on college textbooks: E-book rental services compared

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 11:27:00 EDT

Recently Amazon launched a Kindle textbook rental service to compete with several other services designed to save college kids some cash. Here's a look at how e-textbook programs compare.

Summer athletes need to take extra precaution

Tue, 5 Jul 2011 15:41:00 EDT

Hot weather can cause problems – even for healthy individuals. Any type of training in heat and humidity can put children and teens at risk of heat exhaustion and, in extreme cases, circulatory collapse or heat stroke.

5 credit tips for recent college grads

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 10:58:00 EDT

Here's a look at five ways to maintain a healthy credit score.

Cheaper than buying: Online sites offer textbook rentals

Sat, 4 Sep 2010 07:01:00 EDT

Save money by renting cheap used textbooks online for college from trusted online textbook renters with this handy guide from DigitalTrends.

College Students: Finding an Internship

Wed, 8 Aug 2007 11:48:00 EDT

Finding an internship is, much like when you applied to college, a process. If you are considering applying for a position it is a clear indication that you are motivated. The next step is to translate that into action!

Bully, no more

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:26:00 EDT

Bullying is an ever-growing problem for students of all ages. Here are some resources to ensure you and your loved ones are safe in and out of the classroom.

Study finds media addiction prevalent among college students

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:32:00 EDT

In an era where many refer to their phones as a "CrackBerry," a new study finds (perhaps not surprisingly) that media addiction runs high among college students.

Can an eReader replace college textbooks?

Sun, 19 Sep 2010 15:00:00 EDT

DigitalTrends does the math to help you decide in an eReader really adds up to savings on the cost of college textbooks.

Raise the roof on your fundraising event

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:00:00 EDT

Need to meet Panhellenic requirements? In charge of drumming up funds for your student group? Here's how to make it happen in a BIG way!