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Tech Tools Can Provide Premade Flashcards For Students. That’s Not a Good Thing, Says New Research
By Erik Ofgang published
Students who generate their own flashcards instead of using premade flashcard sets may improve their test scores by roughly the equivalent of a letter grade

Teachers Love 4-Day School Weeks. Do They Work?
By Erik Ofgang published
Four-day school weeks are increasingly being offered as a way to recruit teachers, but the research is mixed on the advantages and disadvantages of the schedule. Now some states are reconsidering it.

5 Teaching Tips Using Brain Science
By Erik Ofgang published
Teaching tips using brain science from Beth Rogowsky, a professor at Bloomsburg University, from her book on brain science and teaching.

Principals Don’t Have Huge Impact on Grades, According to New Study
By Erik Ofgang published
The influence principals have on student grades, whether positive or negative, might be overrated, suggests new research.

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.

The Metaverse: 5 Things Educators Should Know
By Erik Ofgang published
As the metaverse draws increasing attention, a team of leading researchers has put together an evidence-based guide for educators

Mindfulness Training Shows Promise for Teachers in New Study
By Erik Ofgang published
A randomized control trial found teachers who received mindfulness training had less job-related stress and anxiety
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