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Use of ‘digital badges’ in schools would motivate students, research shows
2/9/15
The blend of digital technology and traditional merit badges, such as those earned by Boy and Girl Scouts, would provide an opportunity to both motivate and measure learning, according to new research by University at Buffalo education professor Sam Abramovich.

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King examines significance of Black History Month
2/7/23
Does 2023 bring any changes surrounding Black history and how it’s being discussed and taught in schools? Not according to LaGarrett King, associate professor.
UB expert examines significance of Black History Month in schools and society
2/1/23
Month’s original intent was to ensure that K-12 students understood Black people's rich history, which had been ignored or poorly conceived in schools, says UB’s LaGarrett King.
Looking back at 2022
1/31/23
GSE faculty share expertise during back-to-school season.
Shooting fallout: metal detectors in elementary schools?
1/12/23
The Associated Press quoted Amanda Nickerson in a report on the fallout of a shooting at Richneck Elementary School in which a first-grade teacher was shot by a 6-year-old student.
UB awarded $20 million to establish national AI institute to help children with speech, language disorders
1/10/23
The National Science Foundation-funded effort will address the nationwide shortage of speech-language pathologists, ensure at-risk children receive assistance.

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