Sentences with phrase «higher attainment later»

With the Hitt and Trivitt measure, we will have an early warning indicator of whether students are acquiring non-cognitive skills and are more likely to have higher attainment later.

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«Student characteristics and behaviors were rewarded in high school and led to higher educational attainment, which in turn was related to greater occupational prestige and income later in life,» she said.

Our study, along with prior studies, supports the notion that «cognitive reserve» resulting from early - life and lifelong education and cognitive stimulation may be a potent strategy for the primary prevention of dementia in both high - and low - income countries around the world.21 However, it should be noted that the relationships among education, brain biology, and cognitive function are complex and likely multidirectional; for instance, a number of recent population - based studies have shown genetic links with level of educational attainment, 22,23 and with the risk for cognitive decline in later life.24 Higher levels of educational attainment are also associated with health behaviors (eg, physical activity, diet, and smoking), more cognitively - complex occupations, and better access to health care, all of which may play a role in decreasing lifetime dementia risk.

We are looking at the impact of raising high school students» test scores on their attainment and earnings, later in life.

Booker, et al examine charter schools in Chicago and Florida and find significant benefits in educational attainment as well as higher earnings later in the workforce — at least for Florida charter students.

The EEF has today launched its latest grant - funding round, seeking applications for high - potential projects which aim to improve attainment and...

The EEF has today launched its latest grant - funding round, seeking applications for high - potential projects which aim to improve attainment and related outcomes for disadvantaged children and young people.

Early childhood education can reduce crime and incarceration later in life by improving subsequent educational attainment and reducing school dropout rates.5 The Obama administration recognized the value of early childhood education by expanding access to high - quality preschool through Head Start and Early Head Start; however, more targeted efforts are needed to ensure that children of incarcerated parents have access to high - quality early childhood education programs.

Parental unemployment is related to lower educational attainment and higher probability of economic inactivity, psychological distress and smoking among young adults, with the experience of parental worklessness in early childhood (aged 0 - 5) having the strongest influences on later educational attainment and economic inactivity (Ermisch, 2004).

Studies that examine children's development over time have shown that higher quality child care is a predictor of improvement in children's ability to understand spoken language, communication skills, verbal IQ skills, cognitive skills, behavioral skills, and attainment of higher math and language scores — all of which impact later school success.