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Flexible Due Dates: How it Works in College & K12
By Erik Ofgang last updated
Strict due dates are ingrained in all levels of education but some educators find when they get rid of them there’s less stress and more learning.

Why Silver Bullet Solutions Persist in Education
By Erik Ofgang published
The quick-fix solutions promised by silver bullet interventions can distract from the more localized and complicated solutions schools really need, say experts.

The State of the Digital Divide
By Erik Ofgang published
Despite progress closing the digital divide, millions of students remain on the wrong side of it. Advocates say the solution is more funding that includes digital knowledge education.

Reading Comprehension Can Predict College Success
By Erik Ofgang published
For a new study, researchers looked at 26 previous studies and a total of 25,090 students and found that differences in reading comprehension could explain 8.4 percent of the variation seen in college grades.

Students Less Likely to Be Suspended by Teacher of Same Race
By Erik Ofgang last updated
New research finds that Black, Latino, and Asian-American students in New York City were about 3 percent less likely to be suspended if their teachers shared their racial or ethnic background.

Does Growth Mindset Work?
By Erik Ofgang last updated
Does growth mindset really help students? The research has shown yes and no.

4 Things to Know About Montessori Schools Today
By Erik Ofgang published
Developed in the early 1900s the Montessori method is gaining popularity today yet continues to be misunderstood.

Are Phones Good for Students?
By Erik Ofgang last updated
Students are using phones and screens more than ever before and, fortunately, the mental health impact of the devices may be exaggerated.
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