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A Fresh Desirable Difficulty?
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Robert Bjork and Elizabeth Ligon Bjork have argued that the...

The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed by Jessica Lahey
Rebecca Gotlieb
Rebecca Gotlieb

Imagine your son leaving for school with his homework forgotten...

Ability Grouping: The Debate Continues
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

A recent meta-analysis of 100 years of research (you read...

When Does an Adolescent Become an Adult?
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Neuroscientist Leah Somerville wrestles with the question: how can we...

Mind Wandering and the Default Mode Network
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

A clear and thoughtful article from the BBC.

The Grade-School Homework Debate
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

A nicely balanced and well-informed article by Melinda Wenner Moyer.

ADHD: Types and Treatments
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Here's a handy anatomy of ADHD, complete with treatment options....

Does Later High School Start Time Really Lead to More Sleep?
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Yes. Ask Canada. Or, better still, gather data from 30,000...

Early Brain Science and What We Do About It: Starting Off on the Wrong Foot
Austin Matte
Austin Matte

The brain is an incredible machine with immense potential. When...

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Executive Function: More Than Meets the Eye
Lindsay Clements
Lindsay Clements

Executive functioning (EF) is a burgeoning research area for psychologists,...

Bilingual Advantage: Efficient Processing
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Recently, I linked to a study suggesting potential downsides to...

The Formative Five: Fostering Grit, Empathy, and Other Success Skills Every Student Needs by Thomas R. Hoerr
Rebecca Gotlieb
Rebecca Gotlieb

“Who you are is more important than what you know.”...

“Without data, you’re just another person with an opinion.”― W. Edwards Deming
Scott MacClintic
Scott MacClintic

Data Informed Instruction Early Steps There are a few key...

Interactive Teaching at Harvard
Andrew Watson
Andrew Watson

Harvard's Initiative for Teaching and Learning has posted videos of...

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