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How the Trauma and Struggles of World War I Helped Shape the …
Nov 8, 2018 · To understand the trauma that made the Great War such a seminal event, start with the top headline from the Sunday Times, July 2, 1916. The day, in fact, did not go well for England. It was the opening of the Battle of the Somme. In one day, the British forces took on nearly 60,000 casualties, 20,000 of them dead.
Q&A: Why Inclusive Language Matters - Duke Today
May 25, 2021 · Inclusive language encompasses words and phrases that treat everyone equally and create a sense of belonging, said Hewitt, vice president for institutional equity at Duke. Inclusive language respects people of different genders, races, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities and other identities. Examples of inclusive language include:
Duke Study: Homework Helps Students Succeed in School, As …
Mar 7, 2006 · Duke University researchers have reviewed more than 60 research studies on homework between 1987 and 2003 and concluded that homework does have a positive effect on student achievement. Harris Cooper, a professor of psychology, said the research synthesis that he led showed the positive correlation was much stronger for secondary students ...
Why Young People Don’t Vote – And How to Fix That
Jan 29, 2020 · Steve Hartsoe. Voter turnout among young Americans has been dismal since 18-year-olds earned the right to vote with the passage of the 26th amendment in 1971. While 18–29 year-olds account for nearly 22% of the voting age population, they made up just 13% of the voting electorate in 2018 – and that’s an improvement over previous years.
Does Homework Improve Academic Achievement? | Duke Today
Sep 23, 2006 · Many school district policies state that high school students should expect about 30 minutes of homework for each academic course they take, a bit more for honors or advanced placement courses. These recommendations are consistent with the conclusions reached by our analysis. Practice assignments do improve scores on class tests at all grade ...
Immigration: Complexities and Challenges - Duke Today
Apr 12, 2021 · As Mexican Ambassador to the U.S., one of Martha Bárcena Coqui’s biggest challenges is to make the American public understand how their own future is directly linked to Mexico and its people. Coqui shared with a Duke audience how in the last 30 years, the two countries have gone from distant neighbors to essential partners.
Why So Many Young People Don’t Vote | Duke Today
Oct 29, 2018 · If Taylor Swift’s admonition to vote doesn’t move the needle among young Americans this year, researchers at Duke can help explain why.. Students in a Bass Connections project are researching why so many young voters, even those who say they’re politically motivated, often fail to turn out at the polls. “It’s always been pathetic,” says Sunshine Hillygus, a political scientist at ...
Why Biology Matters - Duke Today
Oct 12, 2020 · Why Biology Matters. Steve Nowicki discusses the importance of biology in understanding both ourselves, and the world around us. With the help of the author H.G. Wells, biology professor Steve Nowicki explains how the study of biology has helped shape our understanding of ourselves, our health and the world we live in. Part of Duke's ...
Q&A: What is Privilege? - Duke Today
Feb 20, 2024 · Credits. Privileges are advantages, benefits, or special rights that individuals or groups possess in society due to certain aspects of their identity, background, and/or circumstances that provide benefit to them as they navigate the world. While use of the term “privilege” has gained traction in recent years, the concept has a long ...