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Bari Walsh
Bari Walsh is the senior editor of Usable Knowledge.
Perspectives + Opinions
From Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day
By grappling with the question of who we celebrate, and why, history teachers can help students navigate the complexities of the past
Bari Walsh
October 7, 2021
Civics and History, K-12, Learning and Teaching
antique bronze compass, with blurry antique map in the background
Research Stories
Taming the Admissions Anxiety
FROM THE ARCHIVES: How to parent through the college process — navigating hopes and expectations (yours and theirs) and the minefield of status and achievement pressure
Bari Walsh
October 5, 2021
College and Career, K-12, Parenting and Community
comic strip with parent and student looking at computer, then parent and student walking in the woods
Research Stories
Planning for Success
Shining new light on the untapped potential of individualized "success plans" — running records of each student's strengths, interests, and needs
Bari Walsh
April 3, 2019
Education Policy, K-12, School Leadership
colorful paper airplanes flying upward
Perspectives + Opinions
Season of (Thanks) Giving
Resources and reflections on the power of authentic connection this holiday season
Bari Walsh, Leah Shafer
November 15, 2018
Parenting and Community, Social-Emotional Wellbeing
Photo of two people holding hands in front of a Thanksgiving table
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
abstract geometric pattern of colored triangles and intersecting lines
Perspectives + Opinions
Managing the Summer Enrichment Craze
A conversation with Denise Pope about giving kids the downtime they need
Jill Anderson, Bari Walsh
June 27, 2018
K-12, Parenting and Community
Managing the Summer Enrichment Craze
Perspectives + Opinions
A Simple Summer Playbook
How educators can find the balance between relaxing, recharging, and recommitting
Bari Walsh
June 14, 2018
K-12, School Leadership, Social-Emotional Wellbeing
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Research Stories
How Cities Can Act to Close the Achievement Gap
A roadmap for comprehensive, collaborative, and citywide approaches to education reform
Bari Walsh
June 1, 2018
Education Policy, K-12, School Leadership
two closed yellow doors against a yellow background, with one white door that's open to light
Research Stories
Supporting Undocumented Students and Mixed-Status Families
How teachers can create a safe and inclusive environment for students navigating immigration status stress
Bari Walsh
May 1, 2018
College and Career, Diversity and Inclusion, K-12
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Research Stories
Nation's Report Card Shows Widening Gaps
Results of first digitally based NAEP show slight progress in eighth-grade reading, much variety across states and urban districts
Bari Walsh
April 10, 2018
Education Policy, K-12
Colorful graphic of school children with raised hands, facing teacher at chalkboard
Research Stories
Testing the Global Education Tests
Country rankings win headlines, but they often mislead, creating false comparisons and risking policy confusion
Bari Walsh
April 5, 2018
Education Policy, Global Education
Comparing Apples to Oranges
Research Stories
The Brain-Changing Power of Conversation
Interplay between parents and children ignites the brain and boosts its response to language, spurring lasting literacy skills
Bari Walsh
February 14, 2018
Early Childhood, Language and Literacy, Parenting and Community
Young girl smiles up at her mother
Research Stories
Think Better
As complexity increases, simple routines can help students develop the habits of mind they need for comprehension and analysis
Bari Walsh, Iman Rastegari
February 5, 2018
Learning and Teaching, Mind and Brain
Perspectives + Opinions
Put Your Coat On!
Why some kids won't dress for the weather — and what to do about it (or not)
Bari Walsh
December 15, 2017
Mind and Brain, Parenting and Community, Social-Emotional Wellbeing
boy in winter coat, hat, scarf catching snowflakes
Research Stories
The Lasting Payoff of Early Ed
Benefits of early education found to persist for years, bolstering graduation, reducing retention, and reducing special education placements
Bari Walsh
November 16, 2017
Early Childhood, K-12
The Lasting Payoff of Preschool

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