Students who learn how to advocate for themselves in STEM classes see big benefits—and new research from USC Rossier professor Erika Patall hints that this could be a way to promote student retention.
Research
Study: Give incoming college students better, more comprehensive supports
A series of seven new reports shows the potential of comprehensive college transition programs, when implemented effectively.
Poll: Calif. voters worried about pandemic’s impact on K–12 students
In the 2021 PACE/USC Rossier poll, partisanship is running high, but also widespread agreement on how to help students catch up academically.
Scholar’s research into homelessness finds flawed supports for students
Students experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles are highly mobile, and everywhere.
Schools spend millions on professional learning. How do we know it’s working?
A new study of math teacher professional development urges caution around defining effectiveness.
Teacher survey: Learning issues linger as pandemic drags on
A survey of Los Angeles teachers shows that many of the pandemic’s ongoing issues remain underaddressed
Survey on college admissions finds leaders have mixed reactions
Many college presidents haven’t taken much action in response to high-profile college admissions incidents.
Community college reform is working, but there’s much to do
Reform expert Tatiana Melguizo discusses community college legislation
Survey: Low-income families strained by distance learning
Multi-generational efforts are helping overcome a lack of technological proficiency
Brain study suggests how students learn from mistakes
An fMRI-based study of error-monitoring suggests how students might better learn from mistakes