A handful of research studies confirm that noise has a negative effect on a child's ability to learn. Many school districts are strengthening the art components of their curricula in light of new research on the benefits of arts education. The 9-page report describes challenges and opportunities in efforts to reduce class size. The latest research on class size reduction. This story focuses on some of the research that makes a strong case in favor of technology in the schools.
Technology changes faster than educational researchers can study it.
Although many researchers insist computers are valuable in schools, they readily admit they can't yet say whether technology actually helps kids achieve educational goals. In this story, Education World focuses on some of the research that makes a strong case against the way technology is currently used in schools. Despite the successful experiences of European school systems, looping is still uncommon enough in the United States to be considered innovative. This week, Education World takes a look at some of that research. The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education provides the funding for this clearinghouse of educational policy at the national, regional, and state levels.