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New Study Finds STEM Teacher Pipeline in High-Need Schools Holding Steady
A landmark NSF-funded study led by Florida Atlantic University finds that STEM teachers in high-need schools are more resilient than many feared, thanks in part to targeted programs like the Noyce scholarships. But researchers say persistent shortages and inequities mean the work is far from over.
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New Dartmouth Tool Turns Short Quizzes Into 3D Maps of Student Knowledge
Dartmouth researchers have created a way to turn short multiple-choice quizzes into detailed maps of what students really know. The AI-powered framework could help teachers and future tutoring systems personalize learning at scale.
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Girls Thrive at School, but Study Says Boys Need Changes Too
A large Norwegian study finds young girls feel happier and safer at school than boys, and that students do best in the subjects they enjoy most. The research points to simple changes that could boost well-being and learning for all children.
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Nursing Student Debt and Loan Caps Could Deepen US Care Shortages
A new University of Michigan study finds that heavy student debt is pushing nurses out of the profession and that proposed federal loan caps for graduate nursing programs could further restrict access to care across the United States.
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What 2025 Research Revealed About the Future of Learning and Student Success
In 2025, research on education and human development offered new insights into how learning is changing and what actually helps students succeed. While technologies like artificial intelligence are advancing quickly, universities are still figuring out how to adapt classrooms, policies and support systems. Studies from researchers around the world showed that some things are changing…
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How ChatGPT Is Quietly Reshaping Student Writing, Not Grades
A large study of nearly 5,000 student reports shows that writing has grown more polished, formal and upbeat since ChatGPT’s launch, even as grades remain unchanged. The findings raise new questions about voice, critical thinking and how universities should teach writing in an AI-rich world.
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New Federal Loan Caps May Disrupt Medical Field: Harvard Study
Researchers from the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute have released a groundbreaking study revealing the potential ramifications of new federal loan restrictions under the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) on medical students. The study, published today in the journal JAMA, provides a comprehensive national estimate of affected medical students. With the United States…
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College Students With Strong Sense of Belonging More Likely to Graduate in 4 Years
A recent study led by Wake Forest University revealed that students who perceive a strong sense of belonging during their first year of college are substantially more likely to graduate within four years. The study found that a one-point increase on a five-point belonging scale corresponded to a 3.4 percentage-point boost in the likelihood of…
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Noncredit Training at Community Colleges Can Increase Earnings: New Study
Students who participate in short-term, job-focused noncredit training programs at community colleges see significant financial and employment benefits, according to new research published in the journal Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis. Conducted by Peter Riley Bahr from the Strada Institute for the Future of Work and Rooney Columbus of E&E Analytics, the study found that…
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New Study Uncovers Effect of Admitting Impostor Feelings by Professors
Professors in academia are often expected to exude confidence, but the reality of impostor syndrome — a pervasive feeling of self-doubt despite objective success — can influence how they are perceived by their students. New research from Colorado State University (CSU) reveals the significant impact this phenomenon can have on professors’ perceived competence, likability and…