/teaching-research Teaching Research en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Mon, 23 Sep 2024 08:25:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-research-studies-that-teachers-can-get-behind/2024/09 Not every education study is transformational for student learning. These studies are. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 08:25:00 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-research-studies-that-teachers-can-get-behind/2024/09 /teaching-learning/teachers-say-older-kids-need-help-with-basic-reading-skills-too/2024/08 Secondary teachers want more support to help their students who struggle to understand the texts they use in class. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-say-older-kids-need-help-with-basic-reading-skills-too/2024/08 /teaching-learning/teachers-are-still-teaching-older-students-basic-reading-skills-survey-finds/2024/05 Who across the K-12 spectrum engages frequently in activities that promote foundational reading skills? The answer may come as a surprise. Wed, 01 May 2024 21:31:48 GMT /teaching-learning/teachers-are-still-teaching-older-students-basic-reading-skills-survey-finds/2024/05 /teaching-learning/make-math-instruction-better-3-tips-on-how-from-researchers/2024/04 Education Week's Sarah D. Sparks shares three insights on improving math instruction from this year's AERA conference. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 18:29:31 GMT /teaching-learning/make-math-instruction-better-3-tips-on-how-from-researchers/2024/04 /teaching-learning/opinion-so-much-research-so-little-time-for-teachers-to-put-it-into-practice/2024/04 Education research is voluminous, but teachers often aren't shown how to adapt the findings into their practice. Tue, 16 Apr 2024 13:00:58 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-so-much-research-so-little-time-for-teachers-to-put-it-into-practice/2024/04 /teaching-learning/how-much-time-should-teachers-spend-on-a-foundational-reading-skill-research-offers-clues/2024/02 69´«Ã½ benefited from being taught phonemic awareness—recognizing and manipulating the sounds in English—but only up to a point. Fri, 09 Feb 2024 19:43:36 GMT /teaching-learning/how-much-time-should-teachers-spend-on-a-foundational-reading-skill-research-offers-clues/2024/02 /leadership/10-education-studies-you-should-know-from-2023/2023/12 These studies yielded new insights on social media, ChatGPT, and math, among other topics. Fri, 22 Dec 2023 01:47:22 GMT /leadership/10-education-studies-you-should-know-from-2023/2023/12 /teaching-learning/why-does-fact-fluency-matter-in-math-4-educators-offer-answers/2023/12 Teachers and district leaders talk about why math fact fluency is required and how they provide support for students who struggle. Thu, 07 Dec 2023 21:13:14 GMT /teaching-learning/why-does-fact-fluency-matter-in-math-4-educators-offer-answers/2023/12 /teaching-learning/morphology-instruction-5-resources-for-educators/2023/11 Morphology instruction can help students break down complex words into meaningful parts—and make parsing them less intimidating. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 20:19:44 GMT /teaching-learning/morphology-instruction-5-resources-for-educators/2023/11 /teaching-learning/what-is-morphology-should-teachers-include-it-in-reading-instruction/2023/11 Teaching about word parts—such as prefixes, suffixes, and roots—may help students develop their academic vocabularies. Wed, 22 Nov 2023 18:04:59 GMT /teaching-learning/what-is-morphology-should-teachers-include-it-in-reading-instruction/2023/11 /events/webinar/understanding-and-applying-the-science-of-learning-math Join leading researchers and educators as they investigate instructional approaches to improve student achievement in mathematics. Wed, 15 Nov 2023 23:27:14 GMT /events/webinar/understanding-and-applying-the-science-of-learning-math /teaching-learning/most-licensure-tests-are-weak-measures-of-teachers-science-of-reading-knowledge/2023/11 Fewer than half of states use a strong test, according to a new analysis from the National Council on Teacher Quality. Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:02:00 GMT /teaching-learning/most-licensure-tests-are-weak-measures-of-teachers-science-of-reading-knowledge/2023/11 /teaching-learning/opinion-i-used-to-think-i-was-a-fair-grader-now-i-look-back-and-cringe/2023/11 Now a researcher studying grading practices, this former teacher reflects on what she wishes she had known about equable grading. Thu, 02 Nov 2023 20:14:54 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-i-used-to-think-i-was-a-fair-grader-now-i-look-back-and-cringe/2023/11 /teaching-learning/new-tool-to-evaluate-reading-programs-for-knowledge-building/2023/11 The guidelines can help measure whether curricula help build kids' content knowledge using text sets, discussion, and embedded writing. Wed, 01 Nov 2023 21:07:44 GMT /teaching-learning/new-tool-to-evaluate-reading-programs-for-knowledge-building/2023/11 /teaching-learning/a-virtual-tutoring-program-boosted-early-literacy-skills-new-research-shows-how/2023/10 A first-of-a-kind study in the early grades finds that an intensive remote tutoring can improve reading skills. Tue, 31 Oct 2023 21:10:06 GMT /teaching-learning/a-virtual-tutoring-program-boosted-early-literacy-skills-new-research-shows-how/2023/10 /teaching-learning/is-grouping-english-learners-the-right-approach-what-new-research-says/2023/10 A new study upends the idea that the most efficient way to teach English learners is by grouping them together. Fri, 27 Oct 2023 20:51:16 GMT /teaching-learning/is-grouping-english-learners-the-right-approach-what-new-research-says/2023/10 /teaching-learning/opinion-fantasy-is-a-valuable-educational-tool-just-look-at-barbie/2023/10 Imagination can help make learning stick, write two psychology professors. Here’s how to leverage its power in the classroom. Fri, 13 Oct 2023 19:34:55 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-fantasy-is-a-valuable-educational-tool-just-look-at-barbie/2023/10 /teaching-learning/u-s-teachers-lag-behind-global-peers-in-teaching-about-sustainability-heres-why/2023/09 Many say they want materials and supports to help them weave topics like clean energy across subjects. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 20:02:22 GMT /teaching-learning/u-s-teachers-lag-behind-global-peers-in-teaching-about-sustainability-heres-why/2023/09 /teaching-learning/classroom-reading-groups-what-works-and-what-doesnt/2023/08 Studies show that leveled reading groups don't support struggling students. So what should grouping look like in the reading classroom? Tue, 15 Aug 2023 20:17:48 GMT /teaching-learning/classroom-reading-groups-what-works-and-what-doesnt/2023/08 /events/webinar/empowering-learning-motivation-metacognition-mindsets Unlock strategies for accelerated learning and empower your students to become confident, motivated, and self-regulated learners. Wed, 10 May 2023 00:27:16 GMT /events/webinar/empowering-learning-motivation-metacognition-mindsets /teaching-learning/kids-need-to-know-their-math-facts-what-schools-can-do-to-help/2023/05 Teachers can optimize how they introduce math facts and teach strategies while not losing sight of conceptual knowledge. Mon, 01 May 2023 04:01:29 GMT /teaching-learning/kids-need-to-know-their-math-facts-what-schools-can-do-to-help/2023/05 /teaching-learning/what-is-math-fact-fluency-and-how-does-it-develop/2023/05 Here's why math fact fluency matters, and what we know from research about teaching strategies and timed exercises. Mon, 01 May 2023 04:01:09 GMT /teaching-learning/what-is-math-fact-fluency-and-how-does-it-develop/2023/05 /leadership/high-impact-tutoring-some-research-based-essentials/2023/04 A researcher shares findings for educators and school leaders on what makes tutoring effective. Wed, 26 Apr 2023 18:17:54 GMT /leadership/high-impact-tutoring-some-research-based-essentials/2023/04 /teaching-learning/the-role-of-knowledge-in-reading-comprehension-3-takeaways/2023/04 Two researchers discuss how schools can use "knowledge-building" to help students improve their reading. Fri, 21 Apr 2023 20:00:53 GMT /teaching-learning/the-role-of-knowledge-in-reading-comprehension-3-takeaways/2023/04 /teaching-learning/heres-how-to-give-feedback-that-students-will-actually-use/2023/04 New research offers clues for teachers on crafting effective feedback. Sun, 16 Apr 2023 20:09:29 GMT /teaching-learning/heres-how-to-give-feedback-that-students-will-actually-use/2023/04 /teaching-learning/what-is-background-knowledge-and-how-does-it-fit-into-the-science-of-reading/2023/01 What a greater focus on content could mean for reading instruction. Mon, 30 Jan 2023 20:58:11 GMT /teaching-learning/what-is-background-knowledge-and-how-does-it-fit-into-the-science-of-reading/2023/01 /teaching-learning/award-winning-teachers-are-pushing-back-against-attacks-on-honest-education/2022/10 They plan to host conversations, educate school boards, and write op-eds about why affirming, culturally responsive classrooms matter. Mon, 24 Oct 2022 19:40:20 GMT /teaching-learning/award-winning-teachers-are-pushing-back-against-attacks-on-honest-education/2022/10 /teaching-learning/3-big-mistakes-to-avoid-when-helping-readers-grapple-with-challenging-texts/2022/10 A nationally known reading expert's advice on helping students with complex texts. Mon, 17 Oct 2022 21:38:08 GMT /teaching-learning/3-big-mistakes-to-avoid-when-helping-readers-grapple-with-challenging-texts/2022/10 /teaching-learning/why-many-academic-interventions-dont-have-staying-power-and-what-to-do-about-it/2022/10 District leaders can use these tips to get the most bang for their buck. Thu, 13 Oct 2022 20:53:51 GMT /teaching-learning/why-many-academic-interventions-dont-have-staying-power-and-what-to-do-about-it/2022/10 /events/webinar/strategies-for-improving-student-outcomes-with-teacher-student-relationships Explore strategies for strengthening teacher-student relationships and hear how districts are putting these methods into practice to support positive student outcomes. Tue, 04 Oct 2022 21:05:11 GMT /events/webinar/strategies-for-improving-student-outcomes-with-teacher-student-relationships