A psychological study suggests a way to keep gender stereotypes from discouraging girls' persistence in science activities. More

A psychological study suggests a way to keep gender stereotypes from discouraging girls' persistence in science activities. More

A scientific report emphasizes the importance of teaching phonics in establishing fundamental reading skills in early childhood. More

A scientific report emphasizes the importance of teaching phonics in establishing fundamental reading skills in early childhood. More

The second language learning literature emphasizes comprehension for language learning, but memory research suggests that producing the language is just as important for learning. More

The second language learning literature emphasizes comprehension for language learning, but memory research suggests that producing the language is just as important for learning. More

Principals’ values are linked with aspects of school climate which are, in turn, linked with students’ own values, research shows. More

Principals’ values are linked with aspects of school climate which are, in turn, linked with students’ own values, research shows. More

Researchers hope some new findings may eventually generate guidelines to help teachers optimally design classrooms. More

Researchers hope some new findings may eventually generate guidelines to help teachers optimally design classrooms. More

Efforts focused on increasing students' interest in STEM often take place within the classroom, but findings suggest that parents can play an important role in these efforts. More

Efforts focused on increasing students' interest in STEM often take place within the classroom, but findings suggest that parents can play an important role in these efforts. More

Students who consistently receive individualized reading instruction from first through third grade become better readers than those who don’t, researchers find. More

Students who consistently receive individualized reading instruction from first through third grade become better readers than those who don’t, researchers find. More

Courses can be designed to employ active learning experiences that combat the illusions and misconceptions students bring with them to the classroom. More

Courses can be designed to employ active learning experiences that combat the illusions and misconceptions students bring with them to the classroom. More

Students who use hands-on approaches to test or demonstrate scientific concepts understand the concepts more deeply and score better on science tests. More

Students who use hands-on approaches to test or demonstrate scientific concepts understand the concepts more deeply and score better on science tests. More

A comprehensive research report provides an evidence-based guide that parents, educators, and app designers alike can use to evaluate the quality of so-called “educational” apps. More

A comprehensive research report provides an evidence-based guide that parents, educators, and app designers alike can use to evaluate the quality of so-called “educational” apps. More

Whether a complement to a standard classroom environment or a cornerstone of Web-based classes, online discussion boards are becoming a staple in higher education. APS Past President Morton Ann Gernsbacher discusses how to make those discussion boards as engaging and interactive as possible. More

Whether a complement to a standard classroom environment or a cornerstone of Web-based classes, online discussion boards are becoming a staple in higher education. APS Past President Morton Ann Gernsbacher discusses how to make those discussion boards as engaging and interactive as possible. More

Black children are disproportionately disciplined in school. Results of a psychological study suggest some potential reasons. More

Black children are disproportionately disciplined in school. Results of a psychological study suggest some potential reasons. More