The 10 Most Significant Education Studies of 2023

Plus, Using Inquiry-Based Learning to Encourage Student Agency [George Lucas Educational Foundation]( [Logo] [Logo text] December 13, 2023 [icon]Set your role and grade level interests. [Tailor this newsletter]( [lead article image]( [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. [Using Inquiry-Based Learning to Encourage Student Agency]( Curiosity is a powerful tool that can be harnessed to guide middle school students to come up with solutions to real problems. [How Preschools Can Set Up Intergenerational Relationships to Support SEL]( Consistent interactions with senior citizens can be a valuable source of learning for preschool students. [An Administrator’s Approach to Supporting Reading Instruction]( There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to reading instruction, but this award-winning principal shares what’s working at her school. [Using Drawing as a Powerful Learning Tool]( When students draw something they’re learning about, they’re more likely to remember key details. [Using Technology to Build Trust in Teacher-Coach Relationships]( These tools and templates for scheduling, feedback, and reflection can help build trust between instructional coaches and teachers. [Making Classroom Participation More Equitable With Hand Gestures]( Not all students feel comfortable participating verbally in class discussions, and these tools invite everyone to contribute. [Building a Trauma-Sensitive Space]( An administrator shares ideas for giving students a place of their own within the school to use when they need an emotional break. [Aligning Instructional Strategies and Competency-Based Assessments]( Teachers may need to adjust their instruction and feedback methods depending upon where students are on proficiency scales. [Getting Unstuck: Conflict Resolution Strategies That Work]( School leaders can use these strategies to turn down the heat and make progress on even the most intractable problems. [ THE RESEARCH IS IN ]( [Logo]( [Logo]( Follow Us [Follow Edutopia on Facebook]( [Follow Edutopia on Twitter]( [Follow Edutopia on Instagram]( [Follow Edutopia on YouTube]( [Edutopia.org]( | [Unsubscribe]( George Lucas Educational Foundation P.O. Box 3494 San Rafael, CA 94912-3494