We argue in Learning Innovation and the Future of Higher Education that the history and the future of higher education can be understood as moving along a path toward convergence between innovations ...

The implications of this shift are huge. Learning science—and common sense—has long established that kids learn everywhere, not just in school, and they acquire all sorts of skills and ...

The state of Texas has developed a new set of standards for elementary, middle, and high school science education. (“Retooled Texas Standards Raise Unease Among Science Groups,” April 8, 2009 ...

Lately there’s been a push to acquaint educators with “the science of learning.” But only some aspects of that science actually help teachers do their jobs. Others just waste their time.

We know that almost everyone experiences some recovery subsequent to brain damage, Rapp says, but what we don't understand is why some people recover so much better than others. The Science of ...

Grob-Zakhary on the science of early learning. We know that in those first five years, you are tremendously affected by experiences, and they override your genetics. We know that genetics is important ...

When we conflate the science of reading with phonics, we dismiss a critical aspect of learning how to read that is also informed by the science of reading: development of language comprehension.

More often, though, curiosity is delicious. Studies show we happily avoid spoilers so as not to lose out on the fun of an unfolding drama. If you missed the Super Bowl or the series finale of ...

Modern classrooms are filled with the language of cognitive science. We talk about student engagement, working memory, attention, mindset, and cognitive load as if we can observe these things ...

He has also written three books, “How We Learn” about the cognitive science of learning; “Poison Most Vial” and “Island of the Unknowns,” science mysteries for middle schoolers.