Private tutoring linked to student disengagement, researchers find
Private tutoring and supplemental learning are intended to enhance classroom learning, but new research led by a professor in the Penn State College of Education has revealed that it may actually erode student engagement. The finding came from an analysis of South Korean elementary students but has…
Supports can improve educational success for military-connected students
Military-connected children often change schools multiple times, each time facing different academic requirements and support systems, which can significantly impact academic progress and social adjustment. Specific support initiatives can help alleviate the challenges that arise from such…
Washington state joins Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness initiative
Washington state has joined a growing list of states that provide resources from the "School Resources to Support Military-Connected Students" initiative — a part of the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State — to schools in their state that intend to achieve the prestigious "…
Helping non-clinical staff identify problematic sexual behaviors among children
Identifying unusual and potentially harmful behaviors in children is vital to providing appropriate interventions, according to Penn State researchers. A Penn State research team partnered with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to develop an easy-to-use tool to help non-clinically trained staff…