Millions of poor people in developing countries in East Asia have escaped the threat of hunger by leaving the fields to work in factories producing manufactured goods to sell in the West. So, what happens to the prospects of the world’s poor when the West...
As candidates for the U.S. presidency pitch policies they hope will win them the White House, two leading Yale scholars suggest they ought to consider the hard work and nitty-gritty politics of coalition building that has accompanied all successful major...
Encouraging low-income families to stimulate their toddlers with play and involve them in household activities can improve the children's cognitive and socio-emotional skills development, Yale researchers found in a new study of an early-childhood...
A child’s approach to learning — whether they pay attention, stay organized, follow rules, work independently, etc. — can shape how teachers’ perceive their academic ability. A new study suggests that these characteristics, called non-cognitive skills,...
Anyone who has tried to change another person’s prejudiced views knows it is a daunting task. Even advocacy organizations armed with dedicated volunteers, punchy talking points, and slick campaign literature struggle to reduce negative attitudes toward...