Building personal resilience is about responding to adversity, to setbacks, to getting knocked down. The resilience comes from learning something in those moments. ow.ly/v9Em50Aorhu

Are reading tests "knowledge tests in disguise?" According to cognitive science researchers and some educators, schools have been teaching reading the wrong way. edutopia.org/article/it-tim…

If our students don’t know basic facts, they’ll have no capacity for thinking. And learning how to think begins with learning what to think, so school curricula must give students something concrete to think about, says Daniel Buck. Sadly, too few do. gadf.ly/3eINsdo

How to Make #Learning Stick sbee.link/mw8p79jxtg 📸@e_sheninger #edleaders #edchat #academictwitter #k12

Prior Knowledge and Learning New Information: The Rich Get Richer via @AceThatTest bit.ly/3dneVEm

"We're hurrying through our lives, instead of actually living them. We're living the fast life, instead of the good life." How to get in touch with your inner tortoise: t.ted.com/r4nOPsg

The #1 problem/weakness in teaching and how to address it. teacherhead.com/2019/10/04/the… Now with an awesome infographic by oliver caviglioli to download from the linked post.

7 Myths about retrieval practice. This is based on my recent researchED Durham presentation. Created by the wonderful & talented David Goodwin Retrieval practice is an effective T&L strategy for all learners but it is vulnerable to myths & mutations! 🧠

Before you submit your application for a Masters or PhD scholarship, here are 5 statements you MUST include in your Statement of Purpose if you wish to win the hearts of your Admissions Committee:

New Year. New Blog. New SAT. Check out our first blog of the new year about what to expect for the upcoming 2024 digital SAT. #blog #education #Entrepreneur #highereducation cosmicprep.com/blog

Say goodbye to cramming. These research-backed methods will help your students study smarter, not harder. edutopia.org/article/5-rese…

Tutoring hinges on a strong, sustained relationship. AI bots don't possess that level of empathy or continuity yet. edweek.org/technology/can…

Ready to take the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT)? Registration closes TODAY! Current eighth and ninth grade students who live in NYC can participate in SHSAT admissions. Sign up to learn more about test dates and locations. on.nyc.gov/49cGPux

"Practice testing is a form of answering questions that involves retrieving info from memory using quizzes, exams...Evidence suggests practice testing is not only a memory boosting & learning tool but also a mighty strategy to overcome test anxiety" blog.innerdrive.co.uk/practice-tests…

"Scientific research has clearly demonstrated the efficacy of explicit instruction when students are introduced to novel concepts & procedures. Teacher-led instruction involves the provision of clear explanations, demonstration of examples & immediate corrective feedback during

This school is offering concrete advice to students & parents for how to study for exams, including putting away your phone. "Improving academic achievement has a stronger influence on students’ self-perception than the reverse: motivation may come at the end of a study session."

When preparing for a math exam, going over mistakes and making sure you understand them can be a helpful study strategy. Jill Barshay The Hechinger Report The Surprising Effectiveness of Having Kids Study Why They Failed kqed.org/mindshift/6327…

What if "reading skills" aren't as transferable as many think? 📖🤔 The Science of Reading has some eye-opening insights! 👀 🌎Learn why knowledge is the true game-changer, and what teachers can do to adjust accordingly. #tlac #scienceofreading #knowledge #skills #teaching