Behavioral and Social Sciences

Music is known to improve focus and memory, yet different brain regions are activated when listening to music versus singing. For example, singing uniquely engages the frontal and parietal systems, closely linked with thinking and problem-solving. However, singing also requires certain motor skills and is considerably more cognitively taxing than simply listening to music. Despite the differences in brain activation, ... Read More

The positive narrative of academic recovery told by Chicago Public Schools (CPS) emphasizes gains in student involvement and achievement. However, a more thorough examination of budgetary allocations, teacher migration, attendance patterns, and standardized test distributions (IAR and STAR360) indicates notable inequalities that affect student results. Attendance rates reveal information about accessibility and student involvement, whereas faculty migration draws attention to ... Read More