By Ashley Green, Texas A&M University College of Education & Human Development Illiteracy is considered a national public health issue. One-third of fourth grade students cannot comprehend their grade-level materials. “If you are not reading by fourth grade, you likely will not graduate high school. If you drop…
Research has shown African-Americans get fewer job callbacks than whites. (Shutterstock) By George B. Cunningham, Texas A&M University College of Education & Human Development, for The Conversation Race-based discrimination is common in the hiring process. For example, racial minorities are less likely than whites to receive a callback when they…
Teacher helping high school students with technology. (iStock) By Heather Gillin, Texas A&M University College of Education & Education & Human Development In 1972 Title IX was enacted, ensuring the right to education free from sex discrimination. Although this was a giant leap for educational equality for women,…
By Heather Gillin, Texas A&M University College of Education & Human Development America is aging, with about 15 percent of the population over the age of 65. As Americans age, susceptibility to chronic conditions increases and level of overall health can decline. Dr. Shevon Harvey, director of the…
It is important for older adults to continue exercise to maintain muscle mass and appetite. (iStock) By Heather Gillin, Texas A&M University College of Education & Human Development As summer approaches, older adults may shy away from physical activity due to rising temperatures. However, Dr. Nicolaas Deutz says it is…
Dr. Khalil Dirani, associate professor of adult education, says workplace trainers should consider five adult learning principles related to employee needs for the training to be effective. (Texas A&M University College of Education and Human Development) By Heather Gillin, Texas A&M University College of Education and Human Development If you…
By Heather Gillin, Texas A&M University College of Education and Human Development Sidewalks are created with enough room for one person using a wheelchair to move comfortably alongside an individual without disabilities. However, what happens when two people using wheelchairs want to travel side by side on a…
By Heather Gillin, Texas A&M University College of Education and Human Development Girls that are raised running on the field might grow up to run companies as adults. Dr. Marlene Dixon, professor of sport management, said girls that participate in sports learn a number of skills that help them…
(Getty Images) By Ashley Green, Texas A&M University College of Education and Human Development A 14-year study conducted by the Texas A&M University College of Education and Human Development has determined that Texas students who are held back during elementary school are almost three times more likely than their peers…
By Texas A&M University College of Education & Human Development Staff Jennifer Alexander, a teacher mentor, powers on her computer in Huntsville, Texas. A few minutes later, she’s watching a kindergarten teacher give a lesson on prediction and colors in her classroom in Brownsville, Texas — more than 400…