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Summertime, Playtime

The benefits of play — and how to encourage it
Explore Our Stories
Research Stories
How to Be a Wise Meeting Participant
Tips on how to make the most of back-to-school professional development meetings
Leah Shafer
August 9, 2018
School Leadership
Meeting Wise
Research Stories
Let It Grow
The long-lasting benefits of a school garden — supporting health and wellness, encouraging students to choose nutritious foods
Leah Shafer
July 31, 2018
K-12, Learning and Teaching, Social-Emotional Wellbeing
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Research Stories
What Makes a Good School Culture?
It starts with connections — strong and overlapping interactions among all members of the school community
Leah Shafer
July 23, 2018
K-12, School Leadership
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Research Stories
Migration, Separation, and Trauma
What educators should know about the often-painful experiences of newly arriving children — and how to help
Leah Shafer, Bari Walsh
July 19, 2018
Diversity and Inclusion, Education Policy, K-12, Social-Emotional Wellbeing
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Perspectives + Opinions
The Case for Affirmative Action
As the federal stance on affirmative action changes, a look at what the policy has accomplished, and why it’s still relevant today
Leah Shafer
July 11, 2018
College and Career, Diversity and Inclusion, Education Policy
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Usable Knowledge is a trusted source of insight into what works in education — translating new research into easy-to-use stories and strategies for teachers, parents, K-12 leaders, higher ed professionals, and policymakers. Usable Knowledge is produced at the Harvard Graduate School of Education by Bari Walsh (senior editor) and Leah Shafer (staff writer). Contact us at uknow@gse.harvard.edu.

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