What’s driving phone bans in schools?
A growing number of states and schools are now banning or restricting cell phones. Experts explain the research and weigh in on the policies.
Is virtual learning bad for school attendance?
“It’s going to be really difficult to put the genie back in the bottle in this context.”
Coaches for teachers benefit students, too
A new study underscores the importance of school-based coaches, who provide ongoing professional development to teachers.
More freedom can boost college student attendance and learning
New research indicates that giving college students more autonomy leads to better attendance and improved performance.
More freedom can boost college student attendance and learning
New research indicates that giving college students more autonomy leads to better attendance and improved performance.
Early education benefits kids, but for how long?
Young children benefit initially from early education programs, but how that benefit affects them long-term is less clear.
Kids who wait for big rewards are more likely to do well in school
Kids who are better able to delay gratification are more likely to do well in school and have fewer behavioral problems, research finds.
Kids who wait for big rewards are more likely to do well in school
Kids who are better able to delay gratification are more likely to do well in school and have fewer behavioral problems, research finds.
Tweaked science textbook diagrams boost student understanding
Simple changes to science textbook diagrams can boost undergrads’ understanding of biology concepts, a new study shows.
The right tutoring can reverse learning loss from the pandemic
New research finds that in-school tutoring can help kids recover from learning loss they face due to the pandemic.