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    Inquiry or Explicit Teaching? Why Science Needs Both

    New research shows how guided exploration combines inquiry and explicit teaching to deepen science learning while preserving clarity and student agency.

    8 min read
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    Teacher Well-Being and Student Learning: What Research Says

    A major meta-analysis links teacher well-being with student motivation and achievement. Here is what K–12 leaders should—and should not—conclude.

    7 min read
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    AI Can Generate a Lesson. But Can It Protect the Learning?

    AI can generate a lesson plan in seconds. But speed is no longer the most important question.

    7 min read
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    Student Engagement is Designed, Not Decorated

    New research involving more than 38,000 elementary students reveals which instructional approaches show the most promise for meaningful engagement.

    Sharon Skretting8 min read
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    The Hidden Work Behind AI Lesson Planning—and What Actually Saves Teachers Time

    AI can generate a lesson in seconds—but does it reduce teacher workload? New research reveals what meaningful time-saving instructional design requires.

    Sharon Skretting6 min read

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