Kids do better if teachers like the parents
If parents are more involved, as in coming to more parent-teacher conferences, etc., the kids tend to perform better in school, new research suggests.
Teaching & Learning
Minorities lose trust in teachers; college less likely
New studies show minorities perceive more bias and lose more trust in teachers during middle school than whites. It affects college.
Mistakes we make are often our best teachers
Mistakes happen, esp. as we learn new skills or discover new knowledge in school and other places. So, let's take the opportunity to figure out what went wrong.
To remember test material, tell a friend
Do you want to ace a test? Just tell a friend what you've learned about the subject of the test. This will help crystallize the memory of that content.
Avoid pressuring young children over grades
Kindness and social skills are probably more important to stress than grades and extracurricular participation, esp. for younger students.
How to (p)raise successful kids
Parents, coaches, and teachers can encourage kids to develop a growth mindset, as opposed to a fixed one. This will help them keep learning throughout life.
Middle class more likely to get help from teacher
Teachers are more likely to respond to students who exhibit typically middle-class behavior, new research out of Indiana U suggests.
Research shows … happiness is key
Why do so many teachers (and parents) think kids need to be "happy" all the time? Don't cry, but there are bigger fish to fry.
N.M. judge stops value-added teacher eval
A preliminary injunction will prevent N.M. from taking any consequential action based on test scores, until a trial takes place in the spring.
Maybe we need harder tests. Or not.
Community colleges seek partnerships with high schools in order to help students achieve at higher levels in math and English.