Cognitive scientist Sian Beilock has devoted her career to the study of high-pressure situations, and how people – mainly students and athletes - respond to them. As a student and lacrosse player herself, Beilock was immediately drawn to the topic, and has since discovered ways to keep from choking under pressure. In one study, Beilock found that if athletes sing...
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Tuesday, state education officials are presenting a proposal to the State Board of Education to drastically toughen proficiency standards on standardized tests. If the proposal passes, several schools and districts with students who were once considered proficient in math, reading, science and social studies will no longer hold this status. Robert Floden, interim dean of the College of Education and co-director...
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