emily feldhake
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Getting Older and Getting Around: Transportation Options for Senior Citizens
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A new study reviews the transportation preferences of senior citizens.
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Stuck in the System: Which Youths Are Most Likely to Be Rearrested as Adults?
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A current study explores the likelihood that juveniles in the criminal justice system will be rearrested as adults. Researchers find that variables influencing these outcomes differ across gender.
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What factors contribute to success in the classroom for English Language Learners?
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A recent study finds that behavioral and relational engagement together may impact academic success for immigrants with limited English proficiency.
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Can Behavioral Economists Nudge Young Hands Out of the Cookie Jar?
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Using incentives to influence children’s food choices may have an impact that extends beyond a one-time choice. Leveraging behavioral economic techniques, like incentives, could help encourage children to choose and consume healthier foods.
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When One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Differing Outcomes for Foster Children in Group Homes
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A study investigates how certain children in the foster care system may respond negatively to placements in group homes.
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Too Much or Not Enough? Rethinking School Breakfast Programs
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Research suggests that school breakfast programs may be falling short of the goal to provide universal access to a nutritional morning meal and may be contributing to unhealthy amounts of food intake.