Dear Gateway families,
Every day my inbox fills with dozens of emails, many of which include links to articles, research and perspectives on all aspects of education and schools, from the neuroscience of learning to the politics of school funding. From these I curate a reading list to share with faculty; here are twenty that I forwarded along last year.
Association for Psychological Science: Heavily decorated classrooms disrupt attention and learning in young children
Jill Barshay via Hechinger Report: Using test scores as measurements, most educational innovations aren’t effective
Julie Beck via The Atlantic: Raising boys with a broader definition of masculinity
Amber Chandler via NPBTS: Yes, creativity can be taught (but watch out for neuromyths like “left brain, right brain”)
Curtis Chandler via MiddleWeb: How to help students remember things
Anya Kamenetz via KQED: Reading aloud to children is good for their brains
Chris Lee via ArsTechnica: A study on systems vs empathy, math, and gender, with a link to autism
Trevor Mackenzie via KQED: Inquiry is at the heart of student-centered teaching
Nina Parrish via Edutopia: Teaching self-regulation to students
Jenny Pieratt via ACDS: Five myths about Project Based Learning
Kelly Puente via Long Beach Post: Researchers now studying teachers’ brains
Dian Schiffhauser via THE Journal: K-3 STEM experience leads to better STEM skills later
Katrina Schwartz via KQED: Teach students to ask better questions
Sarah Sparks via EdWeek: Research shows that teaching kids about the brain helps them develop growth mindset
Valerie Strauss via Washington Post: Don’t keep students sitting at their desks the entire class
Youki Terada via Edutopia: Drawing helps students remember
Stephanie Toro via NAIS: How to increase the effectiveness of study sessions
Dana Weeks via Edutopia: Silence can be an effective instructional strategy
Kandi Wiens and Darin Rowell via Harvard Business Review: Emotional intelligence can help you embrace change
Ashliegh Ziehmke via ESchoolNews: How to establish a growth mindset in math
I love how intellectually curious and engaged our faculty are, and the opportunity to grow our thinking as educators together. I hope you enjoy these articles, and welcome your comments or conversation on any of the ideas they discuss.
Warmly,
Dr. Zachary Roberts
Head of School