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Trying to Prove Yourself Wrong
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

What should you do when you find evidence that contradicts...

What Helps After a Stressful Day? Mindfulness Apps or Digital Games?
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

A recent study comparing a mindfulness app to a digital...

Flipping the Classroom: Asking the Right Question
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

When should teachers "flip the classroom"? A study from Finland...

When Facing Dramatic Blog Headlines, Ask For Evidence
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

A recent blog claims that "exams damage teens' mental health."...

Welcoming Students by Welcoming Their Values
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

A simple free-writing assignment about values helped students feel more...

Sleep Is Essential. And, COMPLICATED.
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Recent sleep research offers intriguing insights and opportunities for sleep...

A New Book on Dual Coding (That Redefines the Word “Book”)
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Oliver Caviglioli's genre-bending book both explains Dual Coding, and exemplifies...

Obsessed with Working Memory: Resources
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

To complete our summer-long series exploring working memory, this post...

Clarity for Learning: Five Essential Practices That Empower Students and Teachers by John Almarode and Kara Vandas
Rebecca Gotlieb
Rebecca Gotlieb

One of the most effective ways to enhance students’ learning...

Teens Who Recognize Their Emotions Manage Stress Better. We Can Help (Maybe).
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

New research identifies a potential source for depression in teenagers....

Obsessed with Working Memory: SOLUTIONS!
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Once we anticipate and recognize working memory problems in our...

Good Dog! Goodbye, Dog…
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

The New York Times is reporting the death of Chaser,...

When Parents Teach Reading, Do They Also Promote Math Skills?
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

New research from England gives parents insight into the relationship...

The Mindset Controversy: Carol Dweck Speaks…
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Carol Dweck has responded to recent concerns about her Mindset...

Obsessed with Working Memory: Identifying Overload
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Because working memory overload interferes with learning, teachers should be...

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