Writing
Thinking out loud about psychology, education, policy, healthcare, and whatever else has my attention.
Re reading notes is one of the least effective study strategies known to cognitive science. Retrieval practice, the act of recalling information, is among the most powerful.
Physical education is frequently cut when school budgets tighten. Research on the relationship between physical activity, brain function, and academic outcomes suggests this trade-off may be costly.
Class size reduction is popular with parents and teachers but expensive. The research on its effects is more nuanced than either its advocates or critics typically acknowledge.
Programs that teach students in two languages have been studied extensively. The evidence on their effectiveness is stronger than political debates often suggest.
Traditional grading systems often measure compliance and advantage as much as they measure learning. A growing movement of educators is redesigning assessment from the ground up.
Project based learning has strong advocates and a growing evidence base. Understanding what the research shows, and what conditions produce strong outcomes, is essential for educators.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act established landmark rights for students with disabilities. Implementation reality often falls short of the promise.
Teacher evaluation systems proliferated in the 2010s as policy tools for improving instructional quality. The evidence on whether they achieved that goal is sobering.
Career and technical education has evolved significantly from its vocational past. Research on modern CTE programs shows promise for workforce readiness and student engagement.
