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Talk nerdy to me: Teachers who use math vocabulary help students do better in math Using words like ‘factors,’ ‘denominators’ and ‘multiples’ may be part of a constellation of good math teaching practices

Research coauthored by Assistant Professor Dora Demszky suggests that stronger math teachers use more mathematical vocabulary, words such as “factors,” “denominators” and “multiples,” in class. Read on: hechingerreport.org/proof-points...

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The common traits in Texas schools that trigger takeovers The demographic makeup of the trigger schools raises questions about whether Texas' accountability system fairly considers historic inequities tied to race and poverty.

Associate Professor Beth Schueler discusses various factors that go into creating education policy.

“I don’t think we want to lose sight of the fact that the demographic composition of a school system is the thing that’s going to be the most predictive of variation in performance and outcomes.”

Cheating: The AI elephant in the classroom - Kappan Online Student cheating is nothing new. What sets it apart in the AI age, and how should educators respond?

They explore how students are actually using the technology, unpack the blurry definition of cheating, and offer strategies for navigating AI in schools.

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Drawing on their latest research, Stanford researchers Victor Lee and Denise Pope, along with Sarah Miles, director of research at Challenge Success, provide a detailed examination of cheating in the classroom.

Graph: Student self-reports of AI use. Source: Challenge Success survey data.

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America’s Children Are Unwell. Are Schools Part of the Problem?

Senior Lecturer Denise Pope, co-founder of the nonprofit Challenge Success, discusses the pressures students face in school and the potential impact on their well-being: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/m...

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Measles outbreak led to outsized jump in student absences, Stanford research finds A new study shows that school absences from a major outbreak in Texas were 10 times higher than expected for the number of reported cases.

A resurgence of measles is disrupting U.S. schools, with many students sidelined by quarantines. In a Texas school district facing a major outbreak, Stanford researchers found that absences increased 41% compared with the two prior years. Read on: ed.stanford.edu/news/measles...

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Letting students fidget can boost creativity, Stanford-led research finds A new study finds that giving middle schoolers the freedom to move in their seats enhances creativity without diminishing their ability to pay attention or remember information.

You may have heard “Sit still and pay attention” in school. But a new Stanford-led study shows that letting sixth and seventh graders fidget enhances creativity without reducing attention. Learn more about the findings: ed.stanford.edu/news/letting...

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Public schools have an absenteeism problem. Esports and architecture are helping. As schools combat chronic absenteeism, one solution gaining traction is offering elective courses that are too interesting to skip. The result is a better attitude toward school – and toward the rest ...

In an effort to combat chronic absenteeism, some schools are introducing elective courses that students are eager to attend.

Professor Thomas Dee, who studies chronic absenteeism, weighs in on this strategy.

A Hawaiian princess bequeathed her inheritance to her people. The schools they set up are being sued Lawsuit against Kamehameha schools by Students for Fair Admissions, a neoconservative non-profit, alleges discrimination against non-Hawaiians

Assistant Professor Eujin Park weighs in on the strategy behind a lawsuit alleging discrimination against non-Hawaiians at a private school system established to educate native Hawaiians. Read the full story: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

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Meet the students who are just saying no to AI As artificial intelligence intertwines itself with people’s lives, some students are pushing back. Their reasons range from profound to practical, and speak to a desire to preserve a sense of communit...

With the rise of AI use in educational settings, Associate Professor Victor Lee discusses research surrounding technology and cheating. He also offers guidance on how schools can approach the tool. Read on: www.csmonitor.com/USA/Educatio...

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Language, race, and accountability In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on 10/15/2025, we talk with author and linguistic anthropologist Jonathan Rosa about the relationship between language, power, and race.

In a recent interview, Associate Professor Jonathan Rosa discussed how language is used by those in power and how that translates to people's daily lives. Watch the full interview on the "Connections" radio show hosted by Evan Dawson: www.wxxinews.org/show/connect...

The Journal of Black Language and Culture (JBLAC) is launching this fall at Stanford University, offering a unique approach to studying Black life, language, and culture. Read more about its interdisciplinary approach and the diverse topics it will explore: ed.stanford.edu/news/stanfor...

What happens when a school shuts down?

On this episode of "School’s In," Stanford Assistant Professor Francis Pearman discusses the disproportionate impact of school closures on low-income communities of color.

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In this episode of School’s In, GSE Assistant Professor Hari Subramonyam discusses how AI can support critical thinking and creativity in the learning process. Listen now: lnk.to/SchoolsInSM

The sky’s the limit: Art installation inspires curiosity and creativity in education | Stanford Graduate School of Education Walking into the first-floor Forum of the remodeled and newly named Angela Nomellini and Ken Olivier (ANKO) Building at Stanford Graduate School of Education (GSE), you find a few things you would exp...

The GSE’s new art installation in the Angela Nomellini and Ken Olivier (ANKO) Building, "The Gravity of the Sun", invites onlookers to stop, stare, and ask questions  — a characteristic that artist Jacob Hashimoto says is by design.

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🎙️This week on “School’s In”, Senior Lecturer Denise Pope takes a break from hosting to be our featured guest. She and Dean Dan Schwartz discuss student success and research-backed methods for creating balanced and engaging learning experiences. 🎧: lnk.to/SchoolsInSM

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GSE Professor Alfredo J. Artiles leads a new research initiative to design changes in a system where Black students are far more likely than all other students to be referred to special education. Read on: ed.stanford.edu/news/stanfor...

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As California’s Electricity Rates Rise, Parents Struggle to Pay Their Bills | KQED When parents have a hard time affording rent, food or utilities, research shows their babies experience ripple effects like emotional distress and developmental delays.

One in three families with young children in California struggle to pay their utility bills, according to the RAPID Survey Project at the Stanford Center on Early Childhood. Additionally, researchers found that when parents face financial hardships, their children’s well-being & development suffer.

What is the future of education technology?

This week, we are sharing an episode from The Future of Everything, hosted by Russ Altman, featuring GSE dean Dan Schwartz unpacking this topic. Listen now: lnk.to/SchoolsInSM

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The Stanford Graduate School of Education is seeking nominations and applications for a faculty member who specializes in history/social studies education. The rank will be tenure track Assistant Professor. Learn more and apply: facultypositions.stanford.edu/en-us/job/49...

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Stanford GSE seeks applicants for an open-rank position in education and organizations. We seek an empirical social-science researcher who studies the relationships among organizations in the education ecosystem (schools, universities, government agencies, businesses, philanthropies).

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School's In Unlock the future of learning with School’s In, your go-to podcast for cutting-edge insights and enlightening conversations in education. Presented by Stanford Graduate School of Education (Stanford G...

On this rebroadcast episode of "School’s In," Rafael Pelayo, a clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford University’s Sleep Medicine Division, discusses adolescent sleep challenges and the essential link between sleep and learning.

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Stanford University Graduate School of Education seeks an early career, tenure-track faculty member who will teach courses in education data science and statistics, and whose research develops and/or applies cutting edge data science and statistical methods to the study of education.

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Students spend 8+ hours a day online. Curriculum hasn’t kept up. Hear more from DIG Co-Founder Sam Wineburg in this clip from his Cubberley Lecture at @stanfordeducation.bsky.social

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🎙️ In this episode of School’s In, GSE Professor Emeritus Sam Wineburg discusses digital literacy and how to help students navigate the internet in the era of AI and fake news.

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The truth behind the endless “kids can’t read” discourse Is there a literacy crisis? Or am I just old?

In Constance Grady's article for Vox about whether today's students are in a literacy crisis, GSE Associate Professor Antero Garcia urges experts to adopt a more expansive definition of literacy.

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In this episode of School’s In, Professor Nilam Ram discusses the Human Screenome Project, a research study that explores cell phone usage and what it says about the way we process information. Tune in now: lnk.to/SchoolsInSM

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