Education
What the Research Says About Active Learning
Lecturebased instruction has dominated higher education for centuries. A growing body of evidence suggests it may be the least effective format available.
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Bilingual Education: What Research Shows About Language Learning and Academic Achievement
Bilingual and dual-language programs serve millions of students across the United States. Research on their academic effects has moved well past political debate toward a more nuanced empirical picture.
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Trauma and Learning: What Research Shows About How Adversity Affects Students
Adverse childhood experiences affect millions of students and shape their capacity to learn. Research on how trauma affects the developing brain and what schools can do has grown significantly.
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Teaching Emotional Intelligence in the College Classroom
Emotional intelligence is no longer a soft skill. It is a core professional competency, and one that can be taught, practiced, and assessed with appropriate rigor.
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Homework Research: What Studies Show About When It Helps and When It Hurts
Homework is one of the most debated topics in education. Research on its effects across grade levels, subjects, and student populations reveals a complex picture with important nuance.
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The Achievement Gap: Understanding Its Roots and What Narrows It
Gaps in educational achievement between demographic groups reflect unequal conditions, not unequal potential. Understanding those conditions is the prerequisite for closing the gaps.
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Universal Pre-K: What the Research Says About Early Learning Programs
Universal pre-kindergarten programs have expanded across the United States with strong public support. But what does the research actually show about their long-term effects?
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Arts Education: Why It Matters and What Evidence Shows
Arts education has declined as tested subjects have taken priority. Research on arts learning has grown substantially and the evidence is more positive than many policymakers recognize.
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Homework: What Research Says About Its Purpose and Its Limits
Homework is nearly universal in American schools despite mixed evidence about its academic benefits. Understanding what research shows can guide more effective assignment practices.