Do College Admissions by Lottery
It is the fate of thousands of teenagers applying to dozens of selective institutions that they will not get what they deserve.
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Making Play a Habit
Pediatricians stress the importance of spontaneous play for children. Behavioral scientists understand the power of routine and predictability for busy parents. Where’s the middle ground?
Why College Campuses Need a “Pride and Prejudice” Approach to Inclusion
Students from underrepresented groups are still told, in ways both systemic and subtle, that they don’t belong in higher education. New research suggests that true inclusiveness requires two types of policy.
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Building Behavioral Science’s Intervention Resources in Higher Education
How can we make it easier for educators to adopt successful behavioral innovations and effectively implement them?
Help Students Navigate Life’s Transitions With a Mindset GPS
Transitioning to anything new—a job, a relationship, living in a new place—can take time. Feeling uncertain, out of place, and unprepared is common.
Building Better Community Colleges through Behavioral Science
Students at community college face unique challenges but, too often, are less supported. New research suggests that behavioral science can narrow the gap.