5 Popular Education Beliefs That Aren’t Backed by Research

Making adjustments to these common misconceptions can turn dubious strategies into productive lessons, the research suggests.

Traditional approaches to reading instruction—such as finding the ‘main idea’—are less effective than a knowledge-rich approach, the research shows.

Quick (and fun) strategies to check for understanding, reinforce learning, and identify misconceptions in the last moments of class.

Teachers can guide English language learners in using a variety of Google tools to make lessons more equitable and accessible.

See how one school leader creates responsive and constructive spaces for English language learners at a dual-language elementary school.

Here’s how to assign graded work that more accurately assesses elementary students’ learning and saves time.

Generative AI can make educational content and instruction more accessible, helping teachers meet a breadth of student needs.

Love them or hate them: What do you think of icebreakers, energizers, and other “games” at meetings?

Combat stress and make space for self-compassion by using these cognitive reframing strategies to set realistic expectations.

When students are reading below their grade level, these different approaches can motivate them to engage with texts and improve their literacy skills.