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Why, and When, Does Music Interfere with Reading?
Eye-tracking technology helps researchers explain when music disrupts fluent reading. Students: take note! Continue reading
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An Exciting Event in Mindfulness Research
New research on mindfulness training avoids the pitfalls of earlier studies. And: it shows meaningful changes in both the mind and the brain. Continue reading
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Brain Words: How the Science of Reading Informs Teaching by...
Far too many children are not learning to read well. New research about reading has…
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Trying to Prove Yourself Wrong
What should you do when you find evidence that contradicts your beliefs about teaching? Well, you can start by following Blake Harvard’s example… Continue reading
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What Helps After a Stressful Day? Mindfulness Apps or Digital...
A recent study comparing a mindfulness app to a digital game gives us helpful insight into de-stressing strategies. Continue reading
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Flipping the Classroom: Asking the Right Question
When should teachers “flip the classroom”? A study from Finland offers helpful guidance… Continue reading
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When Facing Dramatic Blog Headlines, Ask For Evidence
A recent blog claims that “exams damage teens’ mental health.” Before you accept that claim, you should check out its evidence… Continue reading
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Welcoming Students by Welcoming Their Values
A simple free-writing assignment about values helped students feel more welcome in their school. Amazingly, as a result, some students did better in school. Continue reading
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Sleep Is Essential. And, COMPLICATED.
Recent sleep research offers intriguing insights and opportunities for sleep and learning. Continue reading
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A New Book on Dual Coding (That Redefines the Word...
Oliver Caviglioli’s genre-bending book both explains Dual Coding, and exemplifies Dual Coding in its structure and organization. You’ll think differently about teaching, and even about reading books. Continue reading