Category: Student Success

  • Virtual Reality Game Boosts Science Scores for Multilingual Students

    A new study from the University of Georgia has revealed that using an immersive virtual reality game can significantly enhance science learning for multilingual students, helping them achieve academic success on par with their English-speaking counterparts. Multilingual students often face unique challenges that can hinder their academic performance, particularly in science classes where specific terminology…

  • New Study Shows English Learner Students Boost Academic Performance in New Destination States

    A new study released today reveals that a significant influx of English learner students into “new destination” states in the U.S. South and Midwest has led to positive academic outcomes for existing students, particularly in reading. The research, published in the peer-reviewed journal Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis by the American Educational Research Association, challenges…

  • Brief Phone Breaks May Help Students Excel in Class, Study Finds

    In an era where smartphones are both a boon and a bane in educational settings, a new study from researchers at Southern Illinois University offers a refreshing perspective. Their findings, published in Frontiers of Education, suggest that allowing students to take one-minute phone breaks during lectures can significantly reduce overall phone use and improve test…