Nurturing Our Nation’s Multilingual Talent from Birth

Have you ever heard that children get confused when learning two languages? Sadly, many Latinos have heard this misconception, even though research shows the opposite. Dual language learners are children who are learning two (or more) languages at the same time or are learning a second language while continuing to develop their home language. One…

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Learning Techniques Supported by Cognitive Research

Learning Techniques Supported by Cognitive Research

Reading Time: 2 minutes Are your students using the best study techniques to boost their achievement? Discover which research-backed study techniques secondary school students use and how these techniques correlate with academic success and positive learning attitudes. Secondary school students use a variety of study techniques, but not all are equally effective. In a new…

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Texas’ Pine Tree Independent School District Expands Partnership with Global Edtech Leader to Support Innovative Science Instruction

Texas’ Pine Tree Independent School District Expands Partnership with Global Edtech Leader to Support Innovative Science Instruction

Charlotte, NC—Texas’  Pine Tree Independent School District (PTISD) today announced an extension of its multi-year collaboration with global edtech leader  Discovery Education. In this new phase of partnership, students in grades K-8 will this year return to classrooms that feature innovative science lessons powered by  Science Techbook for Texas by Discovery Education. A dynamic core instructional…

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Are Some Children Really More Sensitive? Research Says Yes, But It Varies By Situation

Are Some Children Really More Sensitive? Research Says Yes, But It Varies By Situation

Sensitive children often get a bad rap. They can be labeled as “difficult,” “dramatic” or “spoiled,” and often parents are blamed for coddling or over-accommodating them. Yet, research increasingly suggests that children show real differences in sensitivity and respond to parenting differently as a result. In other words, some children really are more sensitive than…

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