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Why High-performing Peer Groups Can Undermine Student Success

Why High-performing Peer Groups Can Undermine Student Success
Being part of a very capable class at school can undermine some students' self-esteem and academic achievement.

How Smartphones Help Study

How Smartphones Help Study
Teachers should be more tolerant of the fact that children check their phones and tablets during classes. Moreover, these devices should be more actively used in the learning process.

How Extracurricular Clubs and School Progress Correlate

How Extracurricular Clubs and School Progress Correlate
Academic progress and the leisure time of schoolchildren are strongly linked. High-achieving schoolchildren usually go to clubs and studios after classes, while lower achievers spend their free time in the street, HSE researchers have discovered.
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