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Here’s how witnessing violence harms children’s mental health
Daniel J. Flannery, Case Western Reserve University and Mark I. Singer, Case Western Reserve University Caroline was having a hard time getting her daughter to go ... -
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 ... -
What Teachers Need to Know About Student Privacy
There is often conflict between students’ right to privacy and a school districts’ responsibility to keep their students safe. However, most districts now have a set ... -
Creative Ways to Close the Achievement Gap
I have researched the achievement gap for over 9 years. This is what I have learned. Our political leaders have finally begun to recognize the importance ... -
Here’s another reason why many community college students do not get their degree
Daniel Eisenberg, University of Michigan and Sara Goldrick-Rab, University of Wisconsin-Madison The growth of community colleges in the U.S. has improved access to higher education tremendously, ... -
When do children learn to write? Earlier than you might think
Rebecca Treiman, Washington University in St Louis and Lori Markson, Washington University in St Louis We typically think of writing as something that is out of ... -
The Five Major Features of Summative Assessments
Creating a classroom assessment that best quantifies your students’ learning can be tricky business. Because of their broad scope but specific content focus, summative assessments can ... -
10 Ways to Incorporate Music into Your Classroom
A teacher librarian shares her best practices for tuneful teaching By Shannon McClintock Miller “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight ... -
Stressed out: the psychological effects of tests on primary school children
Laura Nicholson, Edge Hill University Some parents are so angry with the testing regime facing their children that they have come together in an attempt to ... -
How do children learn to detect snakes, spiders and other dangerous things?
Vanessa LoBue, Rutgers University Newark As summer approaches, children will be spending less time in the classroom and more time navigating the outside world. Outdoor activities ...
