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Has Technology "Broken" an Education System That Was "Just Fine"?
We’ve gone overboard on devices in the classroom, but that doesn’t mean all will be well if we just get rid of them.
Mar 31
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How Can You Tell If a Curriculum Truly Builds Knowledge?
It's not always easy--and a lot of districts are being misled.
Mar 22
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Most Struggling Students Get "Incoherent" Instruction
Schools need to ensure that extra support aligns with their core curriculum--if, that is, their core curriculum makes sense.
Mar 14
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Reading Comprehension Studies Can Mislead Us About What Works
A new meta-analysis takes on the “strategy instruction vs. knowledge-building” question. But that’s a false dichotomy.
Mar 1
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Why Schools Aren't Equipping Students for Citizenship
A new book lays bare a pervasive lack of historical knowledge--and a new curriculum tool suggests a path forward.
Feb 18
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A New Book Translates Research into Effective--and Joyful--Classroom Practice
If you’re a teacher looking for a practical guide to implementing the science of learning in your classroom, I have a recommendation for you.
Feb 6
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Is Texas Getting a Mandatory Literacy Curriculum?
Texas may soon require all of its 5.5 million public school students to read the same books—and take state tests based on them.
Jan 30
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Is Testing the Next Frontier in Ed Reform?
A short-lived experiment in Louisiana suggests the power of tying reading tests to content that students have been taught.
Jan 24
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