Research
Keep up-to-date on the latest research in education, on topics ranging from classroom management and teaching practices to social and emotional well-being.
6 Research-Backed Ways to Break Up Your Lectures
Lectures are efficient ways to convey information, but kids tend to tune them out. Here are 6 activities that will keep students focused while improving learning outcomes.Brain Breaks for Your Classroom
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Go to My Saved Content.A Comprehensive Guide to the Evidence-Based Classroom
If you're in search of groundbreaking insights on classroom management, grading, or student motivation, here’s a collection of must-read resources to supercharge your teaching: A Comprehensive Guide to the Evidence-Based Classroom.2kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.The Importance of Recess
Recess is often sacrificed to make room for more academics. The research says that’s a big mistake.209.2kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.To Motivate Teens, Ask Them “Who’s Your Future Self?”
Middle and high school classrooms that neglect questions of higher purpose work against the innate desires of teens, research shows.10 Studies Every Teacher Should Know About
How to integrate the science of reading, plan for effective review sessions with your students, think about inquiry-based learning, and more.How Learning Happens
In this series, we explore how educators can guide all students, regardless of their developmental starting points, to become productive and engaged learners.65.2kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Do Fidgets Help Students Focus?
Don’t let the devices run amok in your classroom, experts warn. Here’s the right—and wrong—way to handle them.Why Kids Should Nature Journal at All Grade Levels
A 2023 review makes a strong case that hands-on observation of natural phenomena has both academic and psychological benefits.The Powerful Effects of Drawing on Learning
The science is clear: Drawing beats out reading and writing to help students remember concepts.69.5kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.5 Popular Education Beliefs That Aren’t Backed by Research
Making adjustments to these common misconceptions can turn dubious strategies into productive lessons, the research suggests.Using Movement to Teach Vocabulary
When students explore new words through movement, they understand them better, retain them longer, and feel more empowered to use them.The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2023
Following our annual tussle with hundreds of studies of merit, we’ve pared them down to 10 you shouldn’t miss—from what AI can (and can’t) do to the neuroscience of brain synchrony.Activating Learning by Milling to Music
When students pretend they’re at a fancy party making small talk, a simple brainstorm for writing ideas becomes more lively, more cooperative—and more effective.16.8kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Addressing Work Refusal in the Classroom
As educators grapple with the silent protest of student work refusal, research illuminates the underlying causes—and possible solutions.