The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2023

Following our annual tussle with hundreds of studies of merit, we’ve pared them down to 10 you shouldn’t miss—from what AI can (and can’t) do to the neuroscience of brain synchrony.

Curiosity is a powerful tool that can be harnessed to guide middle school students to come up with solutions to real problems.

Consistent interactions with senior citizens can be a valuable source of learning for preschool students.

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to reading instruction, but this award-winning principal shares what’s working at her school.

When students draw something they’re learning about, they’re more likely to remember key details.

These tools and templates for scheduling, feedback, and reflection can help build trust between instructional coaches and teachers.

Not all students feel comfortable participating verbally in class discussions, and these tools invite everyone to contribute.

An administrator shares ideas for giving students a place of their own within the school to use when they need an emotional break.

Teachers may need to adjust their instruction and feedback methods depending upon where students are on proficiency scales.

School leaders can use these strategies to turn down the heat and make progress on even the most intractable problems.