- May 27, 2025
It’s Tough World. Here’s How Parents Can Raise Resilient Kids
When Devon B. was in the fourth grade, the elementary school she attended in Chatham, NJ, noted the wintry conditions
What Happens to Reading Comprehension When Kids Focus on the Main Idea
“Early research showed that background knowledge plays a part,” said Kausalai Wijekumar, a professor of education at Texas A&M University,
10 Student Engagement Strategies That Empower Learners – TeachThought
by Terry Heick Agreeing on how to best establish what a learner understands isn’t simple — if for no other
9 Things to Know About the Big, Private-school Voucher Plan in Republicans’ Tax Bill
“If it funds private school tuition, it’s a voucher,” says Josh Cowen, a professor at Michigan State University who, after
Educators Fear Their Homeless Students Could Become a Target for Trump Cuts
Dayana said that stability has helped her learn English. “Because my English improved here. The teachers helped me a lot
21 Smart Games For Game-Based Learning
by TeachThought Staff There is a difference between gamification and game-based learning, and this post focuses on the latter. Essentially,
10 Video Games To Get Started With Game-Based Learning
by TeachThought Staff In The Difference Between Between Gamification and Game-Based Learning, we learned the difference between the two. “Gamification
Shifting Focus From Ideas To The Effects Of Those Ideas
by Terry Heick It’s not the thinking behind an idea that should bother us, but rather the effect of the
How Experiencing Wonder Helps Kids Learn
Young kids practice cognitive accommodation all the time. Think of a toddler whose only experience with dogs is the family’s
‘Metacognitive Laziness’: How AI Helps Students Offload Critical Thinking, Other Hard Work
As the researchers analyzed how students completed their work on computers, they noticed that students who had access to AI