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Inside School Research

The Inside School Research blog covered education research behind big policy debates and daily classroom concerns. This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: research, teaching research, and leadership research.

School & District Management What Do Teacher Pensions and Marshmallows for Kids Have in Common?
How are teacher pension decisions and toddler marshmallow-eating habits alike? Both may depend on trust.
Sarah D. Sparks, October 23, 2014
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School & District Management Blue-Spectrum Light May Boost Classroom Cognition, Study Says
A German study finds boosting artificial sunlight in morning classes may help students concentrate.
Sarah D. Sparks, October 21, 2014
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School & District Management School Stimulant Use as 'Socioeconomic Advantage'? Study Suggests It Could Be.
Wealthier kids are more likely to use stimulants in response to academic pressures, according to a new study.
Sarah D. Sparks, October 17, 2014
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School & District Management Virginia Researchers Still Working to Get Inside Kids' Heads
But young children still wriggle too much for clear brain scans on a widespread basis.
Sarah D. Sparks, October 16, 2014
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School & District Management AERA Launches Online Journal to Fill Holes in Education Research
A new open-access journal is intended to respond to gaps in the publishing of education research.
Sarah D. Sparks, October 9, 2014
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Families & the Community Even the Youngest Children Learn From Adult Arguments, Study Finds
Even young children watch what adults argue about, and it changes their behavior, a new study finds.
Sarah D. Sparks, October 8, 2014
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English Learners Does a Teacher's ELL Specialty Trump Overall Value-Added Effectiveness?
If you are trying to improve math and reading for English-language learners, look for great teachers overall, not just ELL teachers.
Sarah D. Sparks, October 7, 2014
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School Choice & Charters Report: It's One Thing to Pass Charter Laws, Another to Build 'Healthy' Systems
A new report by the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools finds states' charter laws and implementation don't always align well.
Arianna Prothero, October 1, 2014
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College & Workforce Readiness Census Tidbits: More High School Sophomores, Fewer College Freshmen
U.S. Census data shows nearly 1 million fewer high school graduates enrolled in college in 2013 than in 2011.
Sarah D. Sparks, September 29, 2014
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Science Black Women More Interested In STEM Majors Than White Women, Study Shows
A new study found that black women and men are less likely to think of STEM fields as more masculine, and black women are more interested in pursuing STEM majors.
Madeline Will, September 24, 2014
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Federal So, What Exactly Would Change in Federal Education Research Under the Senate Bill?
Reauthorization seems unlikely to mean a major overhaul for the Institute of Education Sciences.
Sarah D. Sparks, September 18, 2014
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Early Childhood Former 'Redshirted' Students May Get Advanced Placement Edge, Study Finds
Children who are among the oldest in their kindergarten class are more likely than younger classmates to take and pass advanced courses, among other benefits, a new study finds.
Holly Yettick, September 12, 2014
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School & District Management Senate to Take Up House's Education Research Bill
The Senate will mark up reauthorization of the federal education research law next week.
Sarah D. Sparks, September 11, 2014
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School & District Management New Research Panels to 'Take the Pulse' of Teachers, Principals
New research surveys are planned to keep track of teachers' and principals' reactions to major education policies over time.
Sarah D. Sparks, September 10, 2014
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