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Research Stories
Rebuilding Civic Education
An eighth-grade curriculum, exploring political institutions and hidden histories, goes open-source
Elizabeth M. Ross
May 30, 2023
Civics and History, Diversity and Inclusion, Education Policy, K-12, Learning and Teaching, Parenting and Community, School Leadership
teens holding an American flag
Research Stories
Embracing Learning Through Play
A new book encourages playful learning in classrooms — for all ages
Elizabeth M. Ross
May 17, 2023
Arts, Early Childhood, Education Policy, K-12, Learning and Teaching, Parenting and Community, School Leadership
Girl playing with lego at school
Research Stories
Cultivating Kids Who Can Navigate Our Complex World
Authors revisit ideas about global engagement in the classroom, emphasize intercultural understanding and dialogue
Elizabeth M. Ross
May 12, 2023
Global Education, K-12, Learning and Teaching, Social-Emotional Wellbeing
Children drawing a world map
Research Stories
Creating a Culture of Inquiry in Schools
The benefits of slowing down to promote deeper and more meaningful learning in the classroom
Elizabeth M. Ross
April 27, 2023
Global Education, K-12, Learning and Teaching
Project Zero Innova Schools
Research Stories
Teaching Improves When Tenure Is Linked to Performance
New performance measures and selective tenure requirements in Tennessee schools boost early-career teachers, see gains for students
Elizabeth M. Ross
April 19, 2023
Education Policy, K-12, Learning and Teaching, School Leadership
Smiling teacher
Research Stories
Building Background Knowledge in Science Improves Reading Comprehension
A new study finds promising results from a literacy program in elementary schools
Elizabeth M. Ross
March 31, 2023
Early Childhood, Education Policy, Language and Literacy, Learning and Teaching
Boy playing with dinosaurs in library
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The Case for Strong Family and Community Engagement in Schools
A roundup of the latest K–12 research reveals persuasive evidence
Elizabeth M. Ross
March 21, 2023
Diversity and Inclusion, Education Policy, K-12, Parenting and Community, School Leadership
Parent-Teacher Conference
Research Stories
Navigating SEL for Teens
Help for educators in selecting the right social-emotional learning program for their teen students' needs
Ryan Nagelhout
March 13, 2023
K-12, Learning and Teaching, Social-Emotional Wellbeing
Teenager smiling in a group
Research Stories
Does Nature or Nurture Determine Musical Ability?
New study is the first to find brain structure in infants predicting musical aptitude
Elizabeth M. Ross
March 10, 2023
Early Childhood, K-12, Mind and Brain, Parenting and Community
Baby playing musical instrument
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Leading Schools in Challenging Times, With Equity in Mind
Communities are key and creating opportunities for healing can be transformative
Elizabeth M. Ross
February 21, 2023
K-12, Parenting and Community, School Leadership
School leader walking with teachers
Research Stories
Making Schools a Welcoming Place for Immigrant Students
How educators can help newcomers in the classroom
Elizabeth M. Ross
February 2, 2023
Diversity and Inclusion, Global Education, K-12, Parenting and Community, Social-Emotional Wellbeing
Grid of students
Research Stories
Turning Around Teacher Turnover
The sticking power of high-quality K-12 professional learning
Elizabeth M. Ross
January 19, 2023
K-12, Learning and Teaching, School Leadership
Teacher standing happily in front of class
Research Stories
Lines Have Been Drawn, A Loud Minority Has Been Heard, Now What?
How to navigate the latest culture wars in the classroom
Elizabeth M. Ross
December 2, 2022
Civics and History, Education Policy, K-12, Parenting and Community
People talking at one another
Research Stories
To Get Kids Back on Track After COVID: Shoot for the Moon
It will take a Herculean effort to make up for learning loss during the pandemic
Elizabeth M. Ross
November 17, 2022
Education Policy, K-12, Parenting and Community, School Leadership
Young student looking up
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Perplexing Students, Prepared Teachers
Professional development centered on social perspective taking could help teachers connect with more challenging students
Bannon Beall
November 3, 2022
K-12, Learning and Teaching
Teacher speaking to student in hallway

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