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Monthly Archives: October 2018
The Best Length of Time for a Class
I met yesterday with several thoughtful teachers who had resonant questions about education research. How…
Is It Time to Re-Re-Think Mindset Research?
Despite lots of mindset doubts, we have good reasons — and recent research — that show how mindset interventions can help students learn. Continue reading
Can Quick Exercise Breaks Energize Young Students?
According to recent research, quick exercise breaks don’t distract younger students and do improve their mood. Continue reading