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The power of having the same teacher again

Granted • 3234 implied HN points • 31 Oct 23
🚌 Education Reforms Research Policy Implementation Relationships
  1. Looping, which involves keeping students with the same teacher for multiple years, has shown to have benefits like increased test scores, attendance, and decreased disciplinary incidents.
  2. Small effect sizes in looping studies may have practical significance when aggregated across many students; looping could have stronger effects on attitudes and behaviors than standardized test scores.
  3. When considering looping in education, it's important to address concerns such as potential teacher burnout, unintended consequences, and the misattribution of successful educational practices in other countries to looping.

Is The Rent Killing Sex?

The Discourse Lounge • 550 implied HN points • 25 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Sexuality Urbanism Youth Social media Relationships
  1. High housing costs and living arrangements impact young people's sexual activity, but it may not be the sole reason for the decline in sex among the youth.
  2. Social media and digital content consumption are influencing the decline in sexual activity among young people, shifting priorities from physical activities like partying to phone engagement.
  3. The decrease in early marriages and relationships, along with the availability of dating apps providing many options for sex, are other significant factors contributing to the decrease in sexual activity among young people.

Women have an essential role to play in dissident movements

Becoming Noble • 1813 implied HN points • 18 Dec 23
🎭️ Culture Gender History Society Relationships Values
  1. Women play a crucial role in dissident movements by fostering deep bonds, warmth, and alliances in unofficial spaces like social gatherings and dinner parties.
  2. Creating welcoming and warm environments, particularly through shared events like dinner parties, can help in forming connections, shaping society, and nurturing goodwill.
  3. In times of challenge and turmoil, such as during 'civilizational winter,' building strong relationships and providing security through shared experiences like shared meals becomes essential for survival and strength.
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Good At Sex: Misjudging What Women Want (pt6)

Knowingless • 810 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Sexuality Gender differences Relationships
  1. In the realm of sex, men often overestimate what women want, leading to potential misunderstandings in sexual encounters.
  2. Men may exaggerate women's desires based on their own observations and experiences, creating a gap in understanding.
  3. Understanding the differences in sexual preferences between genders can help in bridging the gap and improving communication in intimate relationships.

The meet-cute (rom com, Act One)

Both Are True • 344 implied HN points • 05 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Film Industry Relationships Entertainment
  1. Rom-coms are not dead, they are alive and thriving, often reflecting real-life moments of love and connection.
  2. Relationships can have quirky and unique beginnings, like meeting on the set of a film and starting a flirtatious interaction through a phone prank.
  3. Love stories often have unexpected twists, like the moment of realization and confession that sets the stage for the next act in the romantic journey.

The Profile: The self-made billionaire who never read an investment book & the age-gappers defending their relationships

The Profile • 1022 implied HN points • 31 Dec 23
🎭️ Culture Profiles Interviews Media Relationships
  1. The Profile features original interviews with interesting people like self-made billionaire Anthony Geisler and age-gappers in relationships.
  2. The motto for the new year is to do one hard thing in 2024, inspired by Jesse Itzler's advice of taking on challenges for personal growth.
  3. The Profile offers insights from various personalities in interviews, sharing stories like Laura Dekker's solo sailing journey and Ron Shaich's advice on building iconic brands.

The masks we wear (rom com, act three)

Both Are True • 236 implied HN points • 12 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Relationships Self-reflection Love Personal Growth
  1. The story shares a humorous yet heartfelt exploration of relationships through the lens of weird situations and masks, highlighting the importance of active choice and acceptance in love.
  2. The use of the term 'wowies' symbolizes fear of the unknown and transition in relationships, becoming a way to navigate difficult conversations or express deep emotions.
  3. Despite the surreal experiences, the story emphasizes finding joy and gratitude in the journey of building a life and a family together, even amidst unexpected challenges.

Crushing It

Atlas of Wonders and Monsters • 407 implied HN points • 14 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Love Relationships Mental health Self-Improvement Emotions
  1. Developing feelings for fictional characters in video games or simulations is possible, showcasing the power of romantic attraction.
  2. Having a crush can result in a unique state of mind, where tasks become easier and energy levels heighten, presenting an opportunity to harness that energy for personal development.
  3. Crushes, even if unsatisfiable or deemed inappropriate, can still offer energy that can be redirected positively, such as using the crush on a boss to excel at work.

Your weekly links and recs round-up #37

The Shift With Sam Baker • 379 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Fashion Relationships Aging Friendship Self-Improvement
  1. The post is a weekly roundup featuring interesting articles on various topics like moving on from chapters in life, divorce stories, resilience, friendships, and interviews with experts.
  2. The content includes thought-provoking pieces on caregiving expectations, being an old friend, and insightful discussions on marriage, divorce, and aging.
  3. The subscribers get access to a curated collection of readings on diverse subjects, as well as exclusive content reserved for paid subscribers.

The Profile: The Apple CEO going all in on VR & the trans kids transitioning back

The Profile • 393 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Technology Gender Media Relationships Fashion
  1. Surround yourself with people who see the best version of you, even when you may not see it yourself. This support can empower you to strive to be that version every day.
  2. In any supportive partnership, the goal should be to help each other grow into the best versions of themselves.
  3. Transgender children 'detransitioning' has become a topic of increased scrutiny, as the affirmation model of care faces criticism for not exploring other sources of distress.

the essay formerly known as romcom (act two)

Both Are True • 198 implied HN points • 07 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Relationships Personal Growth Self-reflection Entertainment
  1. In a relationship, communication and effort matter - like ending things with other people for the one you care about.
  2. Long distance relationships can be tough but manageable with support and commitment.
  3. Self-criticism can be damaging in a relationship, learning to let go and accept differences is important for personal growth and peace.

Blackened and changed

Men Yell at Me • 248 implied HN points • 25 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Relationships Social Issues Media Literature Interviews
  1. The book 'This American Ex-Wife' has sparked conversations about love, marriage, and relationships in American society.
  2. The author has received mixed feedback - from angry men questioning her views to women thanking her for the impact of her book on their lives.
  3. The author's book was reviewed by various publications and sparked discussions on important topics like divorce, marriage, and feminism.

Why you’re not an impostor and you don’t need a best friend

Granted • 4452 implied HN points • 19 Feb 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Psychology Relationships
  1. Friendship is about mutuality, not exclusivity. You don't have to rank friends or rely on one person for everything.
  2. Cultural differences impact communication styles. Americans being perceived as fake and the Dutch as rude is explored in a behavioral science article.
  3. Impostor syndrome is contradictory. When others believe in you but you doubt yourself, it might be time to trust their judgment over your own.