BIP Lab Research Cited in Forbes June 17, 2024 In Julia Brodsky's piece for Forbes entitled "How New Tech Helps Kids Embrace Timeless Math," Brodsky cites research from the University of Chicago Behavioral Insights and Parenting Lab and Prof. Ariel Kalil. Students from low-income families, who are at a higher risk of falling behind in early math, can particularly benefit from technological interventions. A recent study by the University of Chicago's Behavioral Insights and Parenting Lab, led by Ariel Kalil, has demonstrated that interactive, well-designed digital interventions, that support all the participants of the learning process, can bridge the math gap between low- and high-income families. The study found that disadvantaged children using these tools made progress in six months that would typically take a year and a half in a traditional classroom. Read the full story here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/juliabrodsky/2024/06/15/how-new-tech-helps-kids-embrace-timeless-math/ Faculty Spotlight Ariel Kalil Daniel Levin Professor Ariel Kalil is a Professor at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy. Upcoming Events More events Coffee Chat in Austin, TX Mon., October 07, 2024 | 2:00 PM Cosmic Saltillo 1300 E 4th St Austin, TX 78702 United States Austin Prospective Student and Alumni Mixer Mon., October 07, 2024 | 6:00 PM The Grove Wine Bar & Kitchen Downtown 800 W 6th St #100 Austin, TX 78701 United States National Fair Chance Hiring Conference – Erasing Criminal Records: What’s New in Policy and Practice Tue., October 08, 2024 | 1:30 PM Chicago Urban League 4510 S Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60653 United States
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