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November 23, 2018

Scotland’s attainment gap: three ways to bridge the educational divide

Geetha Marcus, University of Glasgow

The education system needs an urgent re-think to give children from disadvantaged backgrounds a better chance in life.

February 20, 2018

Growing up in poverty weakens later health – even if you escape it

Noortje Uphoff, University of York

Childhood adversity doesn't just affect our choices – according to new research, it also weakens the body's fundamental ability to stay healthy in old age.

School children read books at Palipis beach in Mandar, West Sulawesi. The books were brought by library boat. Pattingalloang, which was part of a network of moving libraries called Pustaka Bergerak. Urwa/Pustaka Bergerak

September 6, 2017

Disadvantaged Indonesians defy the perception that they’re not interested in reading

Lukman Solihin, Research and Development Agency of Indonesian Education and Culture Ministry

Indonesian politicians and public figures say Indonesians have a low interest in reading. But people in disadvantaged areas defy this perception; they always welcome new books with joy.

It can be a tough time for children going through the physical and emotional changes of puberty. And if they enter puberty early, the health impacts can stay with them for life. from www.shutterstock.com

May 24, 2017

Poor kids hit puberty sooner and risk a lifetime of health problems

Ying Sun, Murdoch Children's Research Institute

Shape-shifting bodies. Cracking voices. Hairs sprouting in new places. Why do some children enter puberty early?

March 7, 2017

It’s not what sport children play, but how they play it that matters

Ioannis Costas Batlle, University of Bath

Does sport really improve young people’s development?

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