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Articles by Leah Shafer

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Leah Shafer
Leah Shafer is a former staff writer for Usable Knowledge.
Research Stories
How Attendance Awards Backfire
New research shows that awards intended to motivate can do the opposite
Leah Shafer
July 17, 2019
K-12, Parenting and Community, School Leadership
Perfect attendance
Perspectives + Opinions
Sex Ed for the Whole Family
Exploring practices that can inform a family-based approach to sex education — and help caregivers navigate crucial (but tricky) conversations
Bethany Berger, Leah Shafer, Ronesha Williams
May 6, 2019
Early Childhood, Education Policy, K-12, Learning and Teaching, Parenting and Community, Social-Emotional Wellbeing
Sex Ed for the Whole Family
Research Stories
Preventing Gender Bias
How parents and caregivers can work to counter stereotyping and discrimination — starting in early childhood
Leah Shafer
November 29, 2018
Parenting and Community, Social-Emotional Wellbeing
silhouettes of faces, with abstract flowering plants drawn between them, against black background
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
Building a Strong School Culture
With foresight, intentional action, and reflection, principals can shape the shared values of their school
Leah Shafer
September 9, 2018
K-12, School Leadership
small blue schoolhouse in child's hand, cupped by adult hand
Research Stories
How to Provide Help
When there's one of you and 20 of them, here's a tiered approach that lets students seek and find the support they need
Leah Shafer
August 16, 2018
K-12, Learning and Teaching
teacher helping girl with school work
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
Close-up on child and adult hands harvesting a carrot from a garden
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
A photo of adult hands and child hands holding a heart on a blue 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
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
Harvard gate
Research Stories
Family Engagement and SEL
Enhancing social-emotional learning with a whole-school, whole-family, whole-day approach
Leah Shafer
July 5, 2018
Early Childhood, K-12, Social-Emotional Wellbeing
Photo of a mother and young child intentionally playing
Perspectives + Opinions
Summertime, Playtime
In a tightly scheduled world, the need for play has never been greater. A look at its benefits — and how to encourage it
Leah Shafer
June 12, 2018
Early Childhood, K-12, Social-Emotional Wellbeing
illustration of imaginary play, turning a box in the living room into a sailboat
Research Stories
The Experiences of Teachers of Color
By understanding how black and Latino teachers can feel devalued, school leaders can more effectively work to retain them
Leah Shafer
June 12, 2018
Diversity and Inclusion, K-12, School Leadership
Teachers of Color
Research Stories
How Teachers Enhance Summer Reading
A successful reading program works even better when teachers have flexibility to personalize it for students and families
Leah Shafer
June 5, 2018
K-12, Learning and Teaching
An illustration of a boy in a bathing suit jumping into a book

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