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.
The Power of Watching Your Teaching on Replay
When paired with reflection and peer feedback, video gives teachers a practical way to revisit lessons, analyze student learning, and make targeted improvements.2.5kYour content has been saved!
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Brain Breaks for Your Classroom
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How Learning Happens: Instructional Shifts
Dig into our collection of classroom practice videos grounded in the science of learning and find something to try in your own instruction—it could have an outsized impact on your students’ learning.416.6kYour content has been saved!
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The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2025
We’re back with our roundup of the most insightful studies of the year, from the power of brain breaks to groundbreaking research on AI, cell phones, and handwriting in the classroom.Why Writing by Hand Beats Typing (in 6 Charts)
Typing may be faster, but the research shows that handwriting engages our brains in richer, more meaningful ways.When Good Research Gets Implemented Badly
As brilliant ideas move from academic journals into classrooms, many important nuances are lost.The Importance of Recess
Recess is often sacrificed to make room for more academics. The research says that’s a big mistake.4.8MYour content has been saved!
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How classroom seating—from traditional rows to Socratic circles and L-shaped clusters—alters classroom dynamics and shapes learning outcomes.The Pros and Cons of Homework (in 6 Charts)
The case for homework isn’t black-and-white, so we looked far and wide for research to shed a little light on the matter.How Breaking Up Lectures Can Improve Student Learning
When lectures strain attention spans, thoughtful teaching strategies can enhance student focus, optimize retention, and improve classroom outcomes.Writing Notes by Hand for Better Processing
When teachers regularly pause during lectures so students can synthesize their thoughts with handwritten notes, content is more likely to stick.Making Retrieval Practice a Classroom Routine
By regularly working in activities that get students to recall content they’ve learned in the past and apply it, teachers can ensure deeper understanding.Homework: How Much Is Too Much?
Homework has benefits, but the research is clear: there are real consequences to assigning too much.1.3MYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.7 Research-Backed Ways to Boost Working Memory in Math
Short-term memory is finite and fills up quickly. Here are 7 ways we can free up space for clearer-headed mathematical thinking.
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.875.6kYour content has been saved!
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