Why Silver Bullet Solutions Persist in Education By Erik Ofgang published 21 July 22 The quick-fix solutions promised by silver bullet interventions can distract from the more localized and complicated solutions schools really need, say experts.
Reading Comprehension Can Predict College Success By Erik Ofgang published 28 June 22 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 18 May 22 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.
The Metaverse: 5 Things Educators Should Know By Erik Ofgang published 11 May 22 As the metaverse draws increasing attention, a team of leading researchers has put together an evidence-based guide for educators
Does Growth Mindset Work? By Erik Ofgang last updated 6 May 22 Does growth mindset really help students? The research has shown yes and no.
Implementing Authentic Exploratory Research (AER) into Teaching By Michael Morrison & Jun Shen published 9 May 22 Authentic exploratory research provides an opportunity for reality-based learning
Growth Mindset: 4 Ways to Implement It In Class By Erik Ofgang published 6 May 22 Growth mindset works for specific students in specific instances but educators should be careful when implementing it, says David S. Yeager of the University of Texas at Austin.
The Superintendent Shuffle By Dr. Kecia Ray published 5 May 22 Finding a qualified school superintendent is a major challenge for school districts, now more than ever
VR in Education: Potential and Barriers for Effective Use By Erik Ofgang published 4 April 22 Children’s use of virtual reality (VR) seemed to increase during lockdown but was most effective when incorporated with supporting materials that contextualized the VR experience.
When Students Prepare to Teach, They Learn Better. Here’s Why By Erik Ofgang published 15 March 22 When students prepare to teach a subject, they learn it more effectively. A new study provides a blueprint for incorporating the benefits of student teaching without taking up class time.
How Blended Learning Can Drive Education in the Year Ahead By Dr. Kecia Ray published 12 January 22 Looking back at blended learning research and what we learned in 2021 can guide educators in the year ahead
Learning Through Primary Source Digitization By Jonathan L. Wharton, Ph.D. published 15 December 21 Providing access to a primary source that has been digitized can help transform learning for students
Tech & Learning Top 6 Research Stories of the Year By Erik Ofgang published 10 December 21 From the efficacy of flipped learning to the power of therapy dogs, there was a lot of fascinating educational research published in 2021
How Emily Oster’s COVID-19 School Data Hub Can Help K-12 By Erik Ofgang last updated 29 September 21 The COVID-19 School Data Hub has been launched by a team headed by Brown University economics professor Emily Oster to help answer questions about the pandemic’s impact on learning loss
Study: Productive Failure a Success in Education By Erik Ofgang published 16 September 21 Research suggests encouraging students to fail productively can help them learn new skills more efficiently.
Research: Intercom Announcements & Other Interruptions Cost Up to 20 Days of School By Erik Ofgang published 9 August 21 A new study found that common and seemingly small classroom interruptions can have a big negative impact
New Research: Therapy Dogs Reduce College Stress, Improve Executive Functioning By Erik Ofgang published 24 June 21 Spending just one hour per week for a month with therapy dogs led to a significant improvement in executive functioning for college students at risk of failing academically.
Research-Informed Practices for Blended Learning By Ray Bendici last updated 19 May 21 Education leaders discuss research-informed practices to help district leaders prioritize and focus their resources
4 Tips For Teaching Digital Literacy By Erik Ofgang published 11 February 21 Leaders from New York City’s school libraries shared tips for helping students conduct research in an increasingly difficult to navigate digital world
How to Help Students Search for Information in an Era of Remote Learning By Steve Baule published 20 August 20 Advice and tips for teaching students how to conduct research online