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.
What Fact-Checkers Know About Media Literacy—and Students Should, Too
Professional fact-checkers use a strategy that’s at odds with how we usually teach information literacy. Here’s how to pass it on to your students.739How to Design Better Tests, Based on the Research
A review of a dozen recent studies reveals that to design good tests, teachers need to consider bias, rigor, and mindset.Discovering a Disturbing Bias in Kids’ Books
Has the recent uptick in diverse characters in children’s literature translated into authentic representation? One team of researchers used artificial intelligence to investigate.Do Dyslexia Fonts Actually Work?
Specialized fonts for students with dyslexia are gaining in popularity. But they’re based on a key misconception, experts warn.1.5kThe Importance of Recess
Recess is often sacrificed to make room for more academics. The research says that’s a big mistake.204kHow Music Primes the Brain for Learning
To reap the benefits of music on learning, kids need consistent and abundant musical practice, according to the latest cognitive research.1.7kWe Drastically Underestimate the Importance of Brain Breaks
When it comes to optimizing learning, we don’t value breaks enough, neuroscientists suggest in a new study.4.3kMusic Training Can Be a Literacy Superpower
When kids study music—intensively and over long periods of time—they become better readers. Here’s what’s at play.714
Defending a Teacher’s Right to Disconnect
Remember personal time? For many educators, technology has driven it toward extinction—and it’s time to get serious about reclaiming it.20.2kThe Powerful Effects of Drawing on Learning
The science is clear: Drawing beats out reading and writing to help students remember concepts.64.7k
How Novice and Expert Teachers Approach Classroom Management Differently
A 2021 study reveals the ways in which new and experienced teachers think about discipline—plus 6 takeaways for managing your classroom effectively this year.16.2k4 Ways to Fight Bias in Grading
Unconscious bias may be unavoidable, but here’s how you can reduce its destructive impact.641The Research on Life-Changing Teaching
What really moves the needle for educators, and by extension their students?4.4k
How Learning Happens
In this video series, we explore how educators can guide all students, regardless of their developmental starting points, to become productive and engaged learners.28.6kWhy Black Teachers Walk Away
Teachers of color are leaving the profession at staggering rates. A new study highlights some of the reasons why.14.7k
