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Why, and When, Does Music Interfere with Reading?

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: September 20, 2019

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

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: September 18, 2019

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...

Rebecca Gotlieb
by: Rebecca Gotlieb
Posted on: September 16, 2019

Far too many children are not learning to read well. New research about reading has…

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Trying to Prove Yourself Wrong

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: September 14, 2019

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...

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: September 12, 2019

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

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: September 9, 2019

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

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: September 7, 2019

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

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: September 4, 2019

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.

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: September 1, 2019

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...

Andrew Watson
by: Andrew Watson
Posted on: August 29, 2019

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 →