🚨🎧 Edutopia just launched a podcast! It’s called School of Practice, and it’s chock-full of strategies to improve your teaching today. Join us every two weeks for 15-minute episodes filled with smart, pedagogy-shifting advice—backed by the research, and test-driven by teachers just like you.

I asked Claude to generate 20 multiple-choice questions and exactly zero had "A" as an answer, and "C" made up more than half.

Classroom seating decisions are some of the most powerful tools that teachers have to manage a classroom, working quietly behind the scenes to promote prosocial behavior & suppress distractions. Edutopia’s @youkiterada.bsky.social outlines research-based tips for choosing the best layout. #EduSky

We need your help for an upcoming podcast episode about attention stamina! Tell us what you see in your class when students aren't able to focus (& how you respond): www.edutopia.org/ask-and-answ... #EduSky

When researching what can go wrong w/ #edtech integration (at the classroom/building/and district level), I found educators citing the exact same problems today that they flagged 10+ years ago. I went out searching for guidance on carving a path forward. My latest for @edutopia.org:

We're hiring for an exciting new role @edutopia.org that sits at the intersection of community engagement, editorial storytelling, and digital innovation. Intrigued? Check it out and pass it on! apply.workable.com/glef/j/CD891...

We tend to think of “brain breaks” as downtime, but a 2021 study says they're “just as important as practice in learning a new skill.” 🧠 🧵 1/11

Attention, HS teachers! For a new @edutopia.org story, I'm seeking strategies to quickly quiet a noisy high school class—beyond the usual countdowns and ringing bells. What's your most creative approach for older kids? Bonus points for sharing a memorable "I can't believe that worked" moment! 😅

“Technological skills are projected to grow in importance more rapidly than any other skills in the next five years,” concludes the World Economic Forum in its 2025 Future of Jobs Report. My latest @edutopia.org article with the amazing @tatertutt.bsky.social: www.edutopia.org/article/7-re...

Background knowledge is the scaffolding students can use when introduced to new topics—to draw connections and make inferences. Here’s how to help them build it. 💡 #literacy #EdutopiaVideos

All in one place: Our popular collection of animations breaking down important education studies. 📊📽️ #EdResearch #EduSky

Catch up on recent education research with this practical list of must-read studies. 📝👏 #EduSky #EdResearch

If you’re a middle or high school teacher, you likely have procrastinators in your class. Delays have a cost: A 2015 study found that the longer college students waited to turn in an assignment, the worse their grades were, Edutopia senior editor @youkiterada.bsky.social writes. 🧵1/10 #EduSky

Welcome to #EduInFocus! 🔍 This time, we’re bringing instructional rounds into focus, and our host is @jorgedoespbl.bsky.social. Join us for this slow chat as we explore how they can inspire learning and growth. We want to hear from you!

🪮 Our editors comb through education research. 📪 You get the most important insights, right in your inbox. Subscribe to The Research Is In today: edut.to/4jmc0HV #EdResearch #EduSky #education

Dysgraphia can look like messy handwriting, but it’s a lot more than that and can be a serious obstacle to academic success for some students. Do you know what to look for and how to help kids who struggle with writing? #EduSky #education 🧵1/8

Want a sneak peek at what's coming in the June issue of The Wired Classroom, @edutopia.org's tech newsletter? 👀 I had the pleasure of co-writing this piece w/ the brilliant @youkiterada.bsky.social. Keep an eye on your inbox Sunday, June 8th, where you'll see this and *nine* other tech pieces!

Skip the trial and error! ⏩ These research-backed approaches to tech integration are tried and true (plus, you can start using them right now). #EdTech #EduSky

New study finds that AI chatbots overgeneralize when summarizing scientific studies: doi.org/10.1098/rsos... What made me do a spit-take is that asking them to be accurate—"do not introduce any inaccuracies when summarizing"—actually doubled the overgeneralizations. h/t @tatertutt.bsky.social

Regular cold calling can improve class participation by 40%. But not all cold calling is created equal! A 2022 study found some cold calls feel more “encouraging & engaging” to students, while others are more “confrontational & intimidating.” ⚔️ A simple tweak can warm up your calls: 🧵1/5 #EduSky

Of all the stories we tell, one rises above the rest: the story of the lasting impact you make. From the Edutopia team, thank you for the lessons you teach, the small wins you celebrate, and the many efforts that make a lasting difference for your students. #TeacherAppreciationWeek

👍Grateful that our study on optimal phonemic awareness dosage is recognized among the notable education studies of 2024 by @edutopia.org 🔗 to the Edutopia article (see #10): www.edutopia.org/article/the-... 🔗 to our study: www.researchgate.net/publication/...

There’s no silver bullet to keeping students on track and disruptions at bay—a 2021 study notes that being an effective teacher “requires the adaptive application of a repertoire of different classroom management strategies.” Check out my latest on @edutopia.org: www.edutopia.org/article/smal...

Teachers: With every student you lift up, every idea you nurture, and every quiet moment of encouragement you offer, you are making an impact that lasts far beyond a school year. Our team came together to offer our personal thank yous. Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek from all of us at Edutopia!

New teacher classroom management checklist: ✔️ “The look” ✔️ Tone of voice ✔️ Greeting students at the door Find 5 more strategies in our latest research-based rundown of small but impactful classroom management shifts! #ClassroomManagement #EduSky

Let’s give a round of applause for the research-backed benefits of singing, clapping, and chanting in class! 👏 #EduSky #EdResearch

In search of evidence-based strategies for classroom management, grading, or boosting student motivation? 🔍 Check out our collection of must-read resources! #EdResearch #EduSky #ClassroomManagement

Relevant background knowledge is key to understanding what you’re reading, studies show. Edutopia’s @youkiterada.bsky.social gathered 6 evidence-backed strategies to help students become successful readers. 📙 #literacy #EduSky

Forgetting starts as soon as learning happens—but you can make your teaching stickier with these five tips. 🧠🌟 #EduSky #EdResearch #education

Your students are likely only tapping into a *fraction* of the potential benefits of drawing... ✍️ Wanna know how they can take things to the next level? ⬆️ 🧵1/8 #EduSky #EdResearch

I'm headed to #AERA2025 next week! Any session recommendations you'd like to share? New classroom research that @edutopia.org should know about? Would love to hear from you. #EduSky #EducationResearch #EdResearch #AcademicSky

Adding another link to my growing knowledge chain about motivation. ⛓️ My colleague, @youkiterada.bsky.social, covered the importance of small wins in @edutopia.org's 2024 research round-up. I reference this research in my newest piece, hot off the presses: www.edutopia.org/article/cele...

A growing body of research on cold calling reveals… There’s a right way and a wrong way to do it. Edutopia editor @youkiterada.bsky.social lays out evidence-based best practices. 📊🔽 #EduSky #EdResearch #StudentEngagement

If ChatGPT thinks a student is Black, it adopts a more authoritarian tone when giving feedback. doi.org/10.1080/1539...

An extensive meta-analysis finds that teachers' self-reflection has a bigger impact on student achievement than experience, professional development, or pedagogical knowledge. It's not just what you know, but knowing what works for each student. doi.org/10.1016/j.ij...

Why is it so hard to give students feedback they'll actually listen to? In my recent @edutopia.org interview with David Yeager, we explore the science of the teenage brain and share tips for giving feedback that motivates students to try their best. www.edutopia.org/article/the-...

There are real limits to students’ cognitive load and attention, the latest research shows. @youkiterada.bsky.social broke down the science of keeping lectures short—and gathered these activities to optimize focus and learning. 🧠 #EdResearch #EduSky

Mastering "overlapping" is key to good classroom management. Instead of stopping a lesson to address misbehavior, seasoned teachers use subtle cues like "the look" or a name call to keep students on task without breaking the lesson’s rhythm. doi.org/10.1016/j.ce...

Had the honor of chatting with David Yeager about his brilliant new book on why the adolescent brain is wired to ignore feedback and the science of motivation. Sign up for our research newsletter to get it this weekend! Plus a fresh data viz and research highlights: www.edutopia.org/the-research...

“When students learn through multiple senses, their brains create stronger, more integrated memories,” explains neuroscientist Brian Mathias. My latest @edutopia.org data viz feature with @stephenmerrill.bsky.social -- go check it out! www.edutopia.org/visual-essay...

Very excited to be at the #ATE2025NOLA conference, learning what teacher educators are talking about as they train the next generation of teachers... plus it's super fun to see the @edutopia.org table in action with @samerrabadi.bsky.social and @madisonshumway.bsky.social at the helm! 🧡

Why are drawing, singing, & dancing such effective ways to learn? 🕺🖍️ “When students learn through multiple senses, their brains create stronger, more integrated memories,” a neuroscientist explains. Edutopia’s @youkiterada.bsky.social & @stephenmerrill.bsky.social break down the research. #EduSky

Looking for the latest research on what works in the classroom? We’ve got you covered. 📊✅ Edutopia’s @youkiterada.bsky.social and @stephenmerrill.bsky.social broke down 10 essential education studies with practical takeaways for your teaching: #EduSky #EdResearch

If you’re a middle or high school teacher, you likely have procrastinators in your class. Delays have a cost: A 2015 study found that the longer college students waited to turn in an assignment, the worse their grades were, Edutopia senior editor @youkiterada.bsky.social writes. 🧵1/10 #EduSky

Teachers, how are you using AI to save time? ⏳🤔 Join the conversation in our #EduInFocus slow chat, hosted by teacher @jenroberts.bsky.social. #EduSkyAI #EdTech

Want accessible, classroom-friendly highlights of 2024’s must-read studies? We’ve got you covered. ✔️ #EduSky #EdResearch

As kids continue to struggle to put their phones away, there’s a growing consensus among educators, parents—and now legislators—to regulate their use in schools. In 2023, only Florida formally restricted cell phone use in #k12 schools. Now, eight states do—and 15 more are considering similar bans.

Interesting little detail I found tucked away in a study. A subtle tweak to grading—going from a 100-point scale to a simple 0-3 scale—made assignments feel less intimidating. psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/...

Teachers overwhelmingly feel underappreciated, but public surveys indicate they're highly respected and valued. This is a huge disconnect that's causing too many teachers to quit, a new study suggests. doi.org/10.1007/s409...

Why are brain breaks so effective? In a recent @edutopia.org article, I unpack the research and share 6 tips to keep students focused during a lesson. #EduSky #EdResearch www.edutopia.org/article/6-re...