These types of positive messages, when conveyed authentically, “can undo a lot of the damage from past experiences that these kids come with,” according to Cohen. When rebuilding trust with students is successful, those students’ expectations can also be adjusted to reflect their ability to succeed and achieve academically, Cohen said. This process, he continued, … Read more
A triple bet is not just an arbitrary term in the world of sports betting. It’s the betting equivalent of putting all your eggs in three carefully chosen baskets, hoping each one pays off in cascading splendor. Unlike your typical single bet, where one result decides the deciding point of your day, a triple bet … Read more
The merged image shows the Chinese capital of Beijing and Lahore, the capital of Pakistan’s Punjab. – Reuters/File The Chinese capital, Beijing, has significantly reduced air pollution in 10 years by cutting PM2.5 pollution by 64%, harmful nitrogen dioxide by 54%, and toxic sulfur dioxide by 89% in 2013, according to a report by the … Read more
Unguided use of ChatGPT, the Harvard scientists argue, lets students complete assignments without engaging in critical thinking. Kestin doesn’t deliver traditional lectures. Like many physicists at Harvard, he teaches through a method called “active learning,” where students first work with peers on in-class problem sets as the lecturer gives feedback. Direct explanations or mini-lectures … Read more
Spotlight reading works best when done every week and for the entire school year. “The kids get into routines and thinking, seeing and responding,” Smith said. According to him, after the first few spotlight readings, students know exactly what to do when they enter the classroom and see a quote on the board. Spotlight reading … Read more