Laurel's Center for Research on Girls

Laurel's Center for Research on Girls: Putting the world’s best research to work for girls.

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Let's hear it for the teachers! April's LCRG newsletter is our love letter to you! https://t.co/RKD87vGHLB

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LCRG's annual Gift Guide for Girls is here! https://t.co/GCHEwAZnDz

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Check out LCRG's November newsletter here! https://t.co/OePFFtKEJa

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Play is how children process challenging emotions and situations, and it's more important now than ever. This article features Dr. Sandra Russ, an LCRG collaborator and a leading researcher in the field of pretend play and creativity. https://t.co/eaFabjxlAW via @TheAtlantic

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LCRG's 2019 Gift Guide for Girls is here! Jam-packed with ideas for girls of all ages - and some bonus parent gifts, too!
https://t.co/bvKbiYd7Wk

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New, brain-based research provides more support that girls and boys are equally capable in math.
https://t.co/w0FEqJdRSu via @Newsweek

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At LCRG, we value physical activity as an important component of resilience. Here's some new research with young adults to back it up! https://t.co/hnolbdmJvj via @nytimeswell

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New research from Carol Dweck and colleagues supports the link between growth mindset and achievement, particularly for schools who value challenge-seeking. In other words, "'Culture really matters,' said Dweck." https://t.co/g5XZvJKpWr via @EdSurge

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Arts and music education for the win!
New research connects high school music classes with higher test scores in math, science and English: https://t.co/MoL19q73y4
Another study finds that arts education improves engagement and academic development:
https://t.co/Karx4ftbDF

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Research confirms what @LaurelSchool teachers will tell you - biking builds grit! Laurel School fourth graders strengthened their biking skills and their resilience during their month at Laurel’s Butler campus in the fall. via @nytimes https://t.co/FkQak7LVGD

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Check out Dr. Sandra Russ, CWRU psychologist and frequent LCRG collaborator, in this piece on the importance of play and creativity in schools. We're so grateful for our research partnership with Dr. Russ, an expert in this field! https://t.co/aPtKnonObe via @nytimes

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Need to keep the kids busy during this long winter break? The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends high-quality, simple toys that allow imagination to flourish. https://t.co/yRBJYNI1SB via @nytimes @AmerAcadPeds

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"Yes, straight-A students master cramming information and regurgitating it on exams. But career success is rarely about finding the right solution to a problem — it’s more about finding the right problem to solve." https://t.co/fPeigEQYVa via @nytimes

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'Tis the season for LCRG's Gift Guide for Girls! https://t.co/qEbi6zWYu0

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“If you can’t see her, you can’t be her,” BBC America President Sarah Barnett said in a statement. “It’s time to expand what gets seen.”
Fun research on the benefits of female superheroes on girls' confidence. https://t.co/gPzCAAxS8s via @LaddersHQ

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Imagination for the win! New research shows a link between rich imaginary worlds in middle childhood and creativity in other domains. https://t.co/mAReAPx8jR via @uoregon

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Interesting new research that raises important questions about girls and math. A take-away? Girls benefit from a growth-mindset approach to math and opportunities to explore math outside of school. https://t.co/HHF4mUAN8V via @UpshotNYT

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A nice summary of new research identifying creativity, purpose and extracurricular STEM activities as important variables for keeping girls engaged in STEM. https://t.co/B7QJp9HcFT via @Forbes

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Check out this research review of the many benefits of play for young children. https://t.co/QDaLKv0HVU via @nytimeswell

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We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new On-Demand Courses, offered in partnership with @one_schoolhouse . We cover topics that will appeal to both educators and parents - check them out! https://t.co/jl9woDwXAS

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.@CRGLaurelSchool is proud to announce ON-DEMAND COURSES for educators and parents, offered through our partnership with @One_Schoolhouse. It’s the symposium you attend from home! https://t.co/fZrIulFnwe