Edutopia's Look at Student Stress & More

Edutopia is such a great resource and I'm always looking through its resources to find out what their research-based reforms are revealing about education today. Check out their most recent work on student stress, dysgraphia, peer feedback, digital tools in science classes, and student choice. 

As Teen Stress Increases, Teachers Look for Answers

Seventy percent of teens say stress is a major problem. Research backs that up—and teachers are beginning to offer solutions.

A surprisingly common problem
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What Teachers Should Know About Dysgraphia

Students with dysgraphia have an unexpected difficulty with spelling and writing skills. Here are the red flags to look for, and ways to support these students.

Ways to make peer feedback focused and meaningful
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Teaching Students to Give Peer Feedback

Giving their classmates feedback on writing is a complex skill for students to master, but it can be taught with scaffolded modeling.

Four digital activities that engage students in science
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The Value of Digital Tools in Science Classes

Digital learning experiences can be used to mirror the work of real scientists, boosting students' engagement and learning outcomes.

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