EducationJuly 1, 2022
Subverting Climate Science in the Classroom
Oil and gas representatives influence the standards for courses and textbooks, from kindergarten to 12th grade
The Science of School and Education
Here are solutions to improve students’ emotional, physical, and mental health and to boost educational outcomes
NeuroscienceJune 1, 2022
U.S. Kids Are Falling behind Global Competition, but Brain Science Shows How to Catch Up
Paid parental leave and high-quality child care improve children’s brain development and prospects for a better future
OpinionMay 31, 2022
Science Shows How to Protect Kids’ Mental Health, but It’s Being Ignored
Yes, the COVID pandemic has made the youth mental health crisis worse. But our teens were in trouble long before that
OpinionMarch 15, 2022
To Keep Students in STEM fields, Let’s Weed Out the Weed-Out Math Classes
Reimagining calculus has changed several schools’ success rates. Here’s how
OpinionFebruary 14, 2022
Why Kids Are Afraid to Ask for Help
Children as young as seven years old may hesitate to ask questions in school because they worry classmates will think they are “stupid”
BehaviorFebruary 1, 2022
Schoolkids Are Falling Victim to Disinformation and Conspiracy Fantasies
Although children are prime targets, educators cannot figure out how best to teach them to separate fact from fiction
EducationFebruary 1, 2022
Teaching about Racism Is Essential for Education
Lessons about racial injustice help students understand reality
OpinionSeptember 21, 2021
The Educational Power—and the Limits—of Personalized Children’s Books
Reading materials individually tailored to young people can boost engagement and learning, but discerning what works is an ongoing challenge
BehaviorApril 13, 2021
Students Who Gesture during Learning ‘Grasp’ Concepts Better
Hand movement appears to help in teaching about statistical models
BehaviorFebruary 12, 2019
The One Change That Boosts a High School’s Academic Performance
A study in Seattle shows the power of starting the day later