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3 studies argue against fidget spinners in the classroom

The Hechinger Report

But the research process is slow and methodical, and finally in 2019, there is more conclusive evidence that the whirring lobes of plastic are harmful to learning. A German study published in January 2019 found that both fidget spinners and doodling impaired memory. In other words, good classroom management skills work.

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OPINION: It is time to pay attention to the science of learning

The Hechinger Report

Instead, we were taught how to structure a lesson and given tips on classroom management. A 2019 survey of teachers uncovered some of these gaps. The thing that surprised me most about my teacher preparation program was that we never talked about how kids learn. It is time to know and do better. Brown, Henry L.

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A weekly meetup aims to keep black male teachers in the classroom

The Hechinger Report

Davis Dixon, formerly with The Education Trust, was part of a team of researchers that dug deep into why black teachers leave the classroom. The research was published in the nonprofit’s 2019 report “If You Listen, We Will Stay: Why Teachers of Color Leave and How We can Disrupt the Turnover.”