Helping Low-SES Students Thrive
Jan 26, 2012
Studies show a correlation between low academic achievement and socioeconomic status (SES). But many low-SES students are successful in school. What factors give these students an edge?
What Does The Marshmallow Experiment Tell Us About Self-Control?
Jan 24, 2012
Tell a four-year-old that she can eat one marshmallow now or wait 15 minutes and eat two. What does the child’s self-control, or lack of, tell us about her likelihood of future success? Read>>
Seldon’s Story: Testing Out of Special Education
Jan 19, 2012
VIDEO: Hear the story of one student who tested out of her special education class after using Fast ForWord software, and the reactions of her teachers to her progress.
Poverty in American Schools: What Educators Can Do
Jan 17, 2012
Children from poverty often struggle in school. Our free on-demand webinar by Eric Jensen, author of Teaching With Poverty in Mind, gives tips for helping all students succeed.
School District Technology: Plan or Blueprint?
Jan 12, 2012
Is your district maximizing its technology investments? Learn how to create a blueprint to ensure that your technology expenditures are helping your district get timely, measurable results.
Building Your Child’s Self-Confidence
Jan 10, 2012
Building your child’s self-confidence is a challenging task for any parent. Read these great tips to help your child become a more confident learner.
Six Reader-Selected Posts in Honor of Our 2nd Blogaversary
Jan 5, 2012
In honor of our 2
ndblogaversary, we asked our readers to share their favorite posts from the Science of Learning blog
. Read their responses and check out the posts that inspired them.
Blended Learning Implementation Strategies for the K-12 Classroom
Jan 3, 2012
Learn the benefits of blended learning implementation strategies, as well as how you can implement these blended learning strategies in the K-12 classroom.
Fifth Graders Make Significantly Greater Gains than a Comparison Group Across Multiple Subjects After Fast ForWord
Dec 27, 2011VIDEO: After using Fast ForWord for 30 minutes a day, students made significantly greater improvements on a state-aligned computerized adaptive test than students who did not use Fast ForWord.
Bringing Learning to Life in the Classroom: Technology for 21st Century Schools
Dec 22, 2011
On the cutting edge in education, 3D immersive technologies are transforming the classroom learning experience. How do students benefit from 3D tools, and what do they mean for the future?
