Studies Weekly

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Benefits of Primary Sources: Humanizing History With primary sources, students as young as kindergarten age can grasp difficult concepts and glean meaning from past events. To connect students to important historical events that have shaped America and the world, we often must go to the source. The primary source.

Primary Sources 52

Primary Sources Social Studies Teaching Oral History 52

The Hechinger Report

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

So 2017, right? Results from at least three scientific studies argue against allowing students to use fidget spinners in the classroom — even among children with attention disorders — despite marketing claims that the objects can be helpful. Assigning them active classroom jobs, such as being the door opener, can help too.

Psychology 137

Psychology Classroom Management Research History 137

ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

While tools can’t necessarily replace human coaches or in-depth professional development that districts conduct, they can help teachers take stock, and correct course. Jacobs has been working on a version of TalkMoves since 2017, thanks to a couple of grants she received from the National Science Foundation.

Research 145

Research Professional Development Tutoring Teaching 145

Catlin Tucker

JULY 30, 2024

Since 2017, the gap between job openings and hires has been widening, with the number of educators leaving outpacing those entering the profession. By teaming up with tech, we can provide the perfect blend of human touch and digital dexterity in the classroom. On a warm night in October 2017, my life changed dramatically.

Education 112

Education K-12 Classroom Management Teaching 112

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 19, 2018

“I called and got the information and a few weeks later I was back in the classroom.”. Thompson, 70, is among a small cadre of retired educators who returned to Jackson classrooms for the 2017-18 school year to teach science, math and English, the courses for which the school district has the direst need. Weekly Update.

Education 82

Education Middle School Public School Teaching 82