For students who have fallen years behind in math and reading, recovering that lost academic ground is a marathon, not a sprint. But it doesn’t hurt to pick up the pace. A new study of more than 5 ...

In many Maths classrooms, a student encounters a challenging question, pauses for a moment, and almost immediately looks ...

Immersive learning experiences are all the rage, and for good reason—they engage students and help make challenging concepts–particularly STEM concepts–a bit easier to learn thanks to they way they ...

Learning mentally challenging new skills such as digital photography may help keep older adults' minds sharp, a new study suggests. But less-challenging activities -- such as doing word puzzles or ...

Personalized learning has been a buzzword in education since the turn of the century. But what does it really mean? This past fall, I met with several education leaders to discuss this very topic and ...

Flight training often includes learning plateaus, periods of stalled progress, particularly before the first solo, which can lead to frustration. Plateaus often stem from ineffective instruction, ...

Corrected: This story has been updated to more accurately describe how Mansfield Elementary’s test scores compare to those of other schools in Connecticut. When the doors to Mansfield Elementary ...