How the ‘science of reading’ is reshaping literacy education
Q&A
Stanford Professor Rebecca Silverman discusses a transformative movement backed by research that is changing literacy instruction in schools nationwide.
Measles outbreak led to outsized jump in student absences
Research
School absences from a major outbreak in Texas were 10 times higher than expected for the number of reported cases.
Fidgeting boosts creativity in students
Research
When middle schoolers can move in their seats, their creativity increases without affecting attention or memory.
Stanford women’s basketball players teach kids data science through sports
The athletes have teamed up with education Professor Jo Boaler to help students connect their love of the game with stats.
Study reveals disparities in Brazilian schools
Research
A team led by Stanford education Assistant Professor Guilherme Lichand found the rate of physical and learning disabilities in the country’s K-12 schools to be more than three times the official statistic.
The case for ‘math-ish’ thinking
Q&A
In a new book, Jo Boaler argues for a more flexible approach to math. “Stepping back and judging whether a calculation is reasonable might be the most valuable mathematical skill a person can develop.”
‘Short burst’ approach improves kids’ reading
Research
Just minutes of high-impact tutoring during the school day resulted in significant improvements in young students’ literacy skills, a new study found.
Many U.S. school districts see historic gains in pandemic recovery
Research
A new report finds students exceeded a typical year’s progress in math and reading, but slower gains among poor students have widened the achievement gap.
Program trains aides to support inclusive classrooms
News
A collaboration between the GSE and the Santa Clara Unified School District gives paraeducators the tools they need to be effective.
Climate change in history textbooks
News
A new AI-driven analysis finds the most popular U.S. history textbooks used in California and Texas commonly misrepresent the scientific consensus around climate change.