The Educational Value of Field Trips - Education Next
WEBSep 16, 2013 · A randomized-control trial shows that students who visit an art museum learn more about art, develop stronger critical-thinking skills, and become more tolerant and interested in culture. The study challenges the decline of field trips in public schools and their benefits for students' education and development.
Has Inclusion Gone Too Far? - Education Next
WEBJul 24, 2018 · This article examines the federal laws and policies that mandate the inclusion of students with disabilities (SWDs) in general-education classrooms, and the evidence of its effects on SWDs, their peers, and teachers. It explores the challenges and opportunities of inclusion, and the need for more research and guidance on how to make it work well for all stakeholders.
The Case for (Quality) Homework - Education Next
WEBOct 10, 2018 · Homework is a key vehicle for developing positive learning beliefs and behaviors, especially in the elementary grades. Learn how homework improves achievement, how much is appropriate, and how parents can help.
Can Tracking Improve Learning? - Education Next
WEBDec 11, 2009 · This study examines the effect of tracking students by prior achievement on test scores in primary schools in western Kenya. It finds that tracking improves learning for all students, especially those in the middle of the class, and that the benefits are not offset by negative peer effects.
In Schools, Teacher Quality Matters Most - Education Next
WEBFeb 3, 2016 · The article reviews the findings of the Coleman Report and recent studies on the impact of schooling resources and teacher quality on student achievement. It concludes that teacher quality is one of the few school characteristics that significantly affects student performance, especially for disadvantaged students.
Homeschooling Skyrocketed During the Pandemic, but What Does …
WEBFeb 1, 2022 · The article explores the history, trends, and issues of homeschooling in the U.S., based on a virtual conference hosted by Harvard Kennedy School. It examines the diversity, legality, research, and outcomes of homeschooling, as well as the challenges and opportunities it faces amid Covid-19.
Meet the Metaverse - Education Next
WEBJun 1, 2022 · It’s hard to decide which recent “metaverse” headline has felt more unreal. On one hand, consider Facebook’s rebranding itself as Meta—a nod to the shared virtual spaces where the company believes its future lies. In this vision, large groups of individual users will meet in an immersive, simulated, digital environment, where they’ll work, study, create, and form relationships that ...
Reconsidering the Supreme Court’s - Education Next
WEBFeb 22, 2017 · Does the U.S. Constitution guarantee a right to education? It does not, the Supreme Court declared in San Antonio Independent School District v.Rodriguez, a 1973 case alleging that disparities in spending levels among Texas school districts violated students’ constitutional rights. In this issue’s forum, Charles Ogletree, Harvard Law School professor, and Kimberly Robinson, professor at ...
To Fix Students’ Bad Behavior, Stop Punishing Them
WEBAug 29, 2023 · This article explores how some schools are adopting collaborative methods to handle misconduct and avoid punitive discipline. It cites research that shows punishments are ineffective and harmful, and that students need skills and support to cope with stress and frustration.
The Power of Teacher Expectations - Education Next
WEBOct 24, 2017 · Having a reading teacher who expects a student to complete a four-year college degree increases the probability that the student actually goes on to complete a degree by 18–20 percentage points. The effect of a math teacher’s expectation is somewhat smaller, at 12–15 percentage points (see Figure 4).