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Students spend 8+ hours a day online. Curriculum hasn’t kept up. Hear more from DIG Co-Founder Sam Wineburg in this clip from his Cubberley Lecture at @stanfordeducation.bsky.social

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🎙️ In this episode of School’s In, GSE Professor Emeritus Sam Wineburg discusses digital literacy and how to help students navigate the internet in the era of AI and fake news.

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The truth behind the endless “kids can’t read” discourse Is there a literacy crisis? Or am I just old?

In Constance Grady's article for Vox about whether today's students are in a literacy crisis, GSE Associate Professor Antero Garcia urges experts to adopt a more expansive definition of literacy.

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In this episode of School’s In, Professor Nilam Ram discusses the Human Screenome Project, a research study that explores cell phone usage and what it says about the way we process information. Tune in now: lnk.to/SchoolsInSM

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Authors Alix Dick and Antero Garcia discuss their new book, “The Cost of Being Undocumented” Antero Garcia says studies show individuals labeled as undocumented pay for themselves, and offer support to the country, as Alix Dick shares her story of living as an undocumented child and the strug...

GSE Associate Professor Antero Garcia and coauthor Alix Dick talk about their new book, "The Cost of Being Undocumented."

"A fundamental goal of [this book] is to humanize individuals that this country has done a tremendous job of dehumanizing for many years,” said Garcia. Read on ⬇️

Student data is key to learning. The best way to collect it is less clear. States are now more involved in tracking student data, but with the extent of a federal role increasingly less clear, the door is opening for talk of reform.

To answer questions about what’s working or not in education, researchers collect and analyze data from schools—both on a local and national level. In light of recent cuts at the U.S. Department of Education, Professor Sean Reardon weighs in on how future research could be impacted.

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🆕 In this week's episode of School's In, Associate Professor Jason Yeatman discussed advances in dyslexia screening and how teachers can use technology to reduce assessment burdens and focus on supporting student learning. Listen now: lnk.to/SchoolsInSM

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Research by Associate Professor Antero Garcia highlights the ongoing challenges mothers face after the Eaton Fire. His report also provides recommendations for policymakers and strategies for families navigating disaster recovery. Read on: ed.stanford.edu/news/stanfor...

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Professor Thomas Dee analyzed attendance data from five school districts in the southern Central Valley and found a spike in daily absences this past January and February. These districts, which serve over 100,000 students, saw considerable jumps in all age groups. stanford.io/3HVr6Hb

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On this episode of "School’s In," we welcome GSE Professor Mitchell Stevens to discuss the nature of work and learning in a world where people are living and working longer.

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High-Dosage Tutoring Should Be Here to Stay (Opinion) Research is piling up on the effectiveness of the academic intervention, including when it is scaled up.

In the wake of the latest National Assessment of Educational Progress, GSE Professor @susanna-loeb.bsky.social and Alan Safran share lessons from districts that experienced improvement and the role of high-dosage tutoring in their success.

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The FIRE (Formerly Incarcerated Research Experts) Fellowship not only surveys formerly-incarcerated youth about their experiences, but also trains them to do research themselves. 

Learn more about faculty director Subini Annamma, the fellows, & the research: ed.stanford.edu/news/stanfor...

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“Math is something that kids love to do, and we should give them an opportunity to do it.”

On this episode of "School’s In," we welcome Professor Emerita Deborah Stipek to discuss why learning and practicing math is important for young children. Listen now: lnk.to/SchoolsInSM

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RAPID Celebrates Five Years of Surveys What makes RAPID surveys unique is the priority of disseminating results quickly in a format that is accessible and usable.

What began as a temporary survey to understand the experiences of families across the U.S. in April 2020 has now evolved into its fifth year. The RAPID Survey Project continues to deliver timely and relevant insights into the well-being and needs of families and child care providers.

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YouTube video by Stanford Graduate School of Education Cubberley Lecture + School’s In LIVE with Sam Wineburg [highlight reel]

DIG Co-Founder Sam Wineburg headlined the 87th annual Cubberley Lecture at @stanfordeducation.bsky.social. “Our students are living digital lives. And it's our responsibility to help them navigate that terrain where they're spending so much time,” he emphasized.

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On this episode of "School’s In", Professor Susanna Loeb discusses how to scale education research for the greatest impact on learning. Loeb also touches on the importance of connecting research and practice, and ways parents can support students in their learning: lnk.to/SchoolsInSM

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Girls’ math test scores are down. So is their 8th grade algebra enrollment. Gender gaps that had largely closed before COVID are widening again. Multiple measures are “giving flashing warning signs that there's something big happening here.”

Chalkbeat’s coverage on the widening gender gap in math cites GSE research fellow Elizabeth Huffaker's research on algebra. Huffaker also suggests that schools explore additional approaches, such as tutoring and summer programs, to better prepare students for eighth-grade algebra.

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Hear from California Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo as she discusses the pros and cons of homework, its effect on youth mental health, and the Healthy Homework Act. Listen now: lnk.to/SchoolsInSM

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Why Is Private Schooling So Popular in the San Francisco Bay Area? | KQED Santa Clara, San Mateo and Marin counties all have private school attendance rates that double the state average. But San Francisco has by far the highest rate.

"Many districts – and I know San Francisco is among them – are struggling with gut-wrenching decisions about which schools to close."

Professor @tomdee.bsky.social discusses the consequences of falling enrollment for public schools on KQED's Bay Curious podcast.

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🎙️ In this episode of "School’s In," GSE Associate Professor Candace Thille discusses how to build on prior knowledge and target skills for adult learners, and the intersection of machine learning and human agency. Listen now: lnk.to/SchoolsInSM

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SUNY adds AI education to its information literacy gen ed As part of its existing information literacy general education requirement, students will now study the “ethical dimensions” of the technology.

Without learning the basic skills needed to evaluate online information, students are more likely to fall for generative AI hallucinations, says Professor Emeritus Sam Wineburg. He recommends higher education establish metrics for these core skills before moving on to AI literacy education.

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How can parents of young children best foster healthy development?

In this episode of "School’s In," GSE Professor Phil Fisher discusses the best practices for early childhood development and ways policymakers can help. Listen now: lnk.to/SchoolsInSM 

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Taught by Assistant Professor Dora Demszky, Empowering Educators via Language Technology aims to connect edtech creators and teachers to create better learning tools. Students explored questions regarding design, implementation, & effectiveness in educational technology: stanford.io/42pYqg8

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Last fall, at a pre-season game at Stanford versus the University of California, Davis, children were invited to be sports data analysts for the day by filling out data cards with graphics to record the number of 2-pointers, 3-pointers, rebounds, blocks, and assists that happened during the game.

Students in a new Basketball Data Analytics unit at a middle school in Dublin, CA are learning about data science through sports. This unit, led by Professor Jo Boaler, features Stanford Women's Basketball to help students connect math concepts to real-world applications: stanford.io/40ScY8M
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🎙️ In this episode of School’s In, GSB Professor Annamaria Lusardi discusses what financial skills are most useful for young people, and a new bill that is working to get students where they need to be.

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Sleep training is no longer just for babies. Some schools are teaching teens how to sleep Sleep training is no longer just for newborns. Some schools are taking it upon themselves to teach teenagers how to get a good night's sleep.

Read on to see how educators are tackling the challenge in Jocelyn Gecker's story for the Associated Press: apnews.com/article/slee...

“Sleep is directly connected with mental health. There is not going to be anyone who argues with that.”

Senior Lecturer Denise Pope, co-founder of the nonprofit Challenge Success, weighs in on the importance of teens learning what it takes to get a good night's sleep.

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A study by Professor @tomdee.bsky.social and GSE doctoral student Daniela Ganelin suggests that access to CS Principles could account for roughly two-thirds of the growth in AP computer science exams taken nationally over the past decade: ed.stanford.edu/news/stanfor...

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Should cell phones be allowed in schools?

🎙️Associate Professor Antero Garcia discusses cell phone bans in schools and opportunities for educators to integrate technology in the classroom.

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