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Students waiting to find out if they've been accepted into the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay are receiving confirmation in the form of a Snapchat message. Will more colleges end up adopting the unorthodox route?
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U.S. school lunch guidelines introduced a few years ago are improving students' eating habits, a new study suggests.
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Children who have good sleep habits by age 5 do better at school, a new study finds.
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Instant messaging can be a source of emotional support for teens and help them collaborate on school projects, but new research shows that texting after the lights go out takes a toll on students' sleep quality and academic performance.
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New research helps explain why learning a second language is easier for some adults than others.
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According to a new survey of 1,000 U.S. parents commissioned by Emerson on American attitudes toward Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, just 50% feel very capable helping their children with math homework. That number drops to 41% for science homework. YouTube science star Hank Green talks about the benefits of STEM education and STEM careers.
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