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Myths Debunked: Unpacking ESSA’s Evidence-Based Research Tiers
Educators and curriculum decision makers are constantly striving to make the best, most educated decisions for their students. Since being…
How Relearning Old Concepts Alongside New Ones Makes It All Stick
Researchers say 'drill and kill' approach isn't just boring -- it also stunts student learning.
5 ways teachers can improve student learning based on current brain research
Educators can positively influence students’ learning by understanding how the brain is shaped by their early experiences—and how it can be rewired and reorganized to work more quickly and efficien…
The case for project-based learning
Far from an educational flash in the pan, project-based learning has been proven to engage and motivate learners, improve comprehension and retention, aid the transfer of knowledge to new contexts, lead to better collaboration, and help students master critical-thinking skills.
Study Finds More Evidence of Racial Bias in Teachers' Expectations for Students
White teachers are more likely to doubt educational prospects of black students, according to a new study.
Can Project-Based Learning Close Gaps in Science Education?
An encouraging new report describes preliminary, first-year outcomes from a study of 3,000 middle school students that shows kids can, in fact, learn more in science classrooms that adopt a well-designed, project-focused curriculum.
Homework: An unnecessary evil? … Surprising findings from new research
A new study on the academic effects of homework offers not only some intriguing results but also a lesson on how to read a study -- and a reminder of the importance of doing just that: reading studies (carefully) rather than relying on summaries by journalists or even by the researchers themselves. Alfie Kohn explains.
How to Unpack the Standards and Use Learning Targets in Your Classroom
Use this resource to support building a series of learning targets for your students.
Project-Based Learning and the Research Paper
Their first formative assessment developed organically as they realized they would need to email professionals who could answer questions to guide their research. These adults included our school pri…
Public Research Universities: Why They Matter
Public higher education is key to U.S. educational infrastructure and the foundation of competitiveness. As centers of learning, culture, research, and entre...
2 Evidence-Based Learning Strategies
Spaced and retrieval practice help students retain content and give them a sense of what they know—and what they don’t.
Isn't Independent Reading a Research-Based Practice?
Teacher question: Dr. Shanahan, I know that you don’t support independent reading at school. However, in my graduate program we are learning that research evidence shows that kids who read the most become the best readers. I don’t get why you don’t support this research-based practice. Shanahan's response
Research Based Capacity Building for Teachers
Teachers are learning professionals that design learning environments to engage students. Today's society is constantly changing, which also means that knowl...
Teaching critical thinking: An evidence-based guide
Can you make kids smarter by teaching them principles of logic, reasoning, and hypothesis testing? Yes! Learn how teaching critical thinking to kids can boost IQ and enhance problem-solving skills.
What are evidence based alternatives to suspension and expulsion?
What are evidence based alternatives to suspension and expulsion?<br>Published:
New, Strong Evidence For Problem-Based Learning
Two major studies demonstrate the effectiveness of problem-based learning and show that students, parents and teachers prefer such immersive learning techniques.
How to Teach Evidence-Based Writing in 5 Easy Steps
Evidence-based writing is an important component in today’s writing curriculum. Students are expected to support their writing with text-based evidence and clear arguments. These writing lessons can become overwhelming and laborious for teachers and students alike. Keep confusion to a minimum by...
What Does It Mean to Call a Program 'Evidence-Based' Anyway? (Opinion)
States and school districts need to help educators weigh the research on programs. Too often it stops at a single positive study.
How ESSA Affects Your Child’s School
Learn about the changes this new education law makes to schools during this live expert chat.
How much home-learning should children really do?
Many parents are now responsible for their children's education, but as social media evidence suggests, it's not easy.
