Search Results for: cognitive development
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Leading for Literacy
By Ruth Schoenbach and Cynthia Greenleaf Every day, middle and high school teachers ask their students to read and understand complex texts in disciplines such as ... -
There’s more than practice to becoming a world-class expert
D. Zachary Hambrick, Michigan State University and Fredrik Ullén, Karolinska Institute Some people are dramatically better at activities like sports, music and chess than other people. ... -
Why the baby brain can learn two languages at the same time
Naja Ferjan Ramirez, University of Washington Any adult who has attempted to learn a foreign language can attest to how difficult and confusing it can be. ... -
When Trump proposed a wall and California tore one down
Prop 58 bilingual, dual-language programs improve education prospects for all kids. Next stop: finding teachers This article was written by PATRICIA GÁNDARA As the election results ... -
California voters overturn English-only instruction law
Multilingual Education Act passes and revives bilingual education in one of nation’s most diverse states This article was written by LILLIAN MONGEAU Californians voted yes on ... -
Explainer: What do child prodigies have in common with kids with autism?
Joanne Ruthsatz, The Ohio State University As a toddler growing up in the 1950s, Richard Wawro threw violent tantrums. Often, he would tap the same piano ... -
Jumpstarting Learning for Children Living in Poverty
Contrary to popular belief, DNA is not a child’s destiny. IQ is not fixed. Cognitive skills can change. This is critically important in K-12 schools because ... -
First 2,000 Days of a Child’s Life
**The Edvocate is pleased to publish guest posts as way to fuel important conversations surrounding P-20 education in America. The opinions contained within guest posts are ... -
When do children show evidence of self-esteem? Earlier than you might think
Dario Cvencek, University of Washington; Andrew N. Meltzoff, University of Washington, and Anthony G. Greenwald, University of Washington A YouTube clip called “Jessica’s Daily Affirmation” recently ... -
Want an Olympic legacy? Get primary school children trying out a range of different sports
James Rudd, Liverpool John Moores University and Colum Cronin, Liverpool John Moores University With sports lovers still basking in the gleam of Great Britain’s Olympic medal ...