- May 2, 2024
EDUCATION
How Do You Counter Misinformation? Critical Thinking Is Step One
[ad_1] In a new study, “Toward an Understanding of the Economics of Misinformation: Evidence from a Demand Side Field Experiment on Critical Thinking,” economists John
Indiana Lawmakers Ban Cellphones in Class. Now It’s Up to Schools to Figure Out How
[ad_1] “The cellphones have to be removed from their persons, and they have to be stored somewhere away from that individual,” he said. “That’s going
6 Ways Educators Can Bolster Boys’ Social Skills
[ad_1] Ioakim Boutakidis, professor of child and adolescent studies at California State University, Fullerton, notes that the self-regulatory components of the brain aren’t integrated as
10 Hacks to Boost Teen’s Executive Function Skills and Manage Screen Time
[ad_1] Teens’ focus is interrupted, on average, every 90 seconds. Something as simple as an audible notification can draw focus away from a task. And
How a Second-Grade Teacher is Using the Solar Eclipse to Inspire Her Students
[ad_1] It’s an experience she expects them to remember for the rest of their lives. “This is a story you’re gonna be able to tell,”
What Do Truly Accessible and Inclusive Playgrounds Look Like?
[ad_1] To make playgrounds accessible and inclusive for children and adults with visual impairments, Unlimited Play has used high contrasting colors in their designs. Mackay
How COVID-19 narrowed the STEM pipeline
[ad_1] We don’t have data for other private schools because they have refused to participate in NAEP testing, but the eighth grade math declines among
There’s another generational divide in the U.S., and it’s happiness
[ad_1] People aged 60 and older in the U.S. reported high levels of well-being compared to younger people. In fact, the United States ranks in
Teaching media literacy with escape rooms and AI photos
[ad_1] “I’m actually not that confident,” said Isabella. “I feel like I’ll like fall for really stupid things and I’ll be like, ‘Oh, how did
Battling student absenteeism with grandmas, vans and a lot of love
[ad_1] Roughly 34% of all students in the Pittsburgh Public Schools are considered chronically absent, meaning they missed at least 10% of school days. Research