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Math Help at Home: How You Shape Your Child’s Math Skills
Surprising findings on what actually helps -- and what hinders.
Why Handwriting and Spelling Matter for Quality Writing in Early Grades
New evidence that fluency significantly contributes to writing quality.
The Power of Penmanship: How the Brain Benefits from Writing by Hand
A new study reveals how speed, clarity, and automaticity affect reading, writing, and math skills.
Classroom Microphones: Can They Help Students Stay Focused?
How remote microphone technology keeps inattentive students engaged.
Rethinking How our Brains Use Categories to Make Sense of the World
Challenging the traditional stimulus-cognition-response view of how the brain uses its ability to categorize.
Hydraulic Brain: Body Motion Linked to Fluid Movement in the Brain
Scientists discover a hidden brain “cleaning effect” triggered by movement
Imagination is More Than Sensory Replay
Predictors of Handwriting Fluency and Legibility
Researchers explore fine motor skills, kinesthetic differentiation, and more.
Dream Engineering Can Help Solve ‘Puzzling’ Questions
Scientists at Northwestern University found a way to plant ideas in dreams to boost creativity.
The Problem with Word Problems: Are Pictures the Answer?
A deep dive into whether or not pictures help elementary students' performance on math word problems.
Math Games: What To Do (And Not To Do) To Boost Motivation and Engagement
Building Bridges: How the Reading-Writing Connection Boosts Early Literacy
Exploring how reading and writing develop together in students from kindergarten to third grade.