As a student teacher, I’ve seen firsthand just how effective Retrieval Practice can be in the classroom. It’s not just "another technique"; it’s a strategy based on extensive research. At its core, ...

Learning seems like a simple process. The information goes in (encoding), the learner attempts to commit information to memory (storage), and then the learner tries to recall the lesson (access). Even ...

The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for our newsletters to have stories delivered to your inbox. Consider becoming a member to support our nonprofit journalism. A study published ...

Every start of school year, students and parents focus on the wrong things. Not bad things, just the wrong things. Yes, getting the right supplies, the pens, binders, book bags, and the right gear, ...

It is well known that stress can impair memory. Everyone has had some experience of this kind. For a student suffering test anxiety, grades are likely to suffer. In high-stakes social or business ...