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Learning How to Learn: Do Video Games Help?

Long-time readers know: I like research that surprises me. If a study confirms a belief…

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The Art of Insubordination by Todd Kashdan

The Art of Insubordination: How to Dissent and Defy Effectively, a provocative title in a…

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Don’t Hate on Comic Sans; It Helps Dyslexic Readers (Asterisk)

People have surprising passions. Some friends regularly announce that the Oxford comma is a hill…

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Perspectives on Critical Thinking: Can We Teach It? How Do...

Imagine the following scenario: A school principal gathers wise cognitive scientists to ask a straightforward…

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Do Classroom Decorations Distract Students? A Story in 4 Parts…

Teacher training programs often encourage us to brighten our classrooms with lively, colorful, personal, and…

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Why Time is a Teacher’s Greatest Commodity…and What to Do...

Today’s guest post is by Jim Heal, Director of New Initiatives, and Rebekah Berlin, Senior…

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Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, Grades K-12 by Peter Liljedahl

Initially, I looked at this title and thought “not another best practice book” the bookstores…

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A Little Help, Please…

I’ve got a problem, and I’m hoping you can help me. Here’s the situation… I…

Does Higher Engagement Promote Learning?

Long-time readers know: I thoroughly enjoy research that challenges my beliefs. After all, I (probably)…

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The Downsides of Desirable Difficulties

For several years now, we’ve been talking about the benefits of “desirable difficulties.” For instance,…