David Cutler, a high-school history, government and journalism teacher, says he allows students to retake most assessments. Cutler describes how the approach puts the focus
When children spend more time in structured activities, they get worse at working toward goals, making decisions, and regulating their behavior, according to a study.
How we can use one of the strategies, spaced practice, to improve learning of implicit memories – of skills. While teaching a course on Learning
When I was a child nearly a quarter-century ago, my mornings in elementary school began outside. My friends and I had the opportunity to play
Teenagers who take additional math and science courses are less likely to drink or binge drink alcohol, according to a recent study by researchers from
Children and teens who struggle with self-regulation may be prone to behavioral problems and emotional outbursts that make it hard for them to maintain friendships.
Ever since the landmark “marshmallow test” highlighted the importance of early self-control in later achievement, educators have worked to find ways to build self-regulation among
Great partnership with the local library! At some branches of the Columbus Metropolitan Library, it’s not unusual for 90 kids to pack into a homework-help
Project-based-learning assignments should include six basic qualities — intellectual challenge and accomplishment, authenticity, public product, collaboration, project management and reflection — according to a framework
How many voices does it take? Is one child enough to cause a leader to set everything else aside and listen? Will 20 voices make
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