Minding the Gap

A newsletter about education, cognitive science, and fairness from Natalie Wexler, author of The Knowledge Gap.

By Natalie Wexler

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Minding the Gap

A New Way To Bring Teaching in Line With Cognitive Science

Maybe we need to focus on changing classroom practice--through testing.

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The Growth vs. Proficiency Debate

Is Washington, D.C., a phenomenal education success story or an abject failure? It depends on how you measure success.

Jun 12•Natalie Wexler

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How Can Teachers Find Clarity in a Sea of Confusing Data?

Educators need guidance in deciding which research to trust, and two new resources can help--up to a point.

May 24•Natalie Wexler

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Do Knowledge-Building Curricula Really Lack Whole Books?

Some parents and teachers complain these curricula suffer from the very flaws they were meant to address. What's going on?

May 18•Natalie Wexler

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What Teachers Think About the 'Science of Reading'

A survey of teachers’ beliefs and knowledge about the “science of reading” has provoked commentary. But surveys can’t tell us what’s actually going on…

May 5•Natalie Wexler

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How to Make Social Studies "Magical"

A sixth-grade civics class demonstrates that memorizing facts can enable analytical thinking—and be fun.

Apr 30•Natalie Wexler

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Has Technology "Broken" an Education System That Was "Just Fine"?

We’ve gone overboard on devices in the classroom, but that doesn’t mean all will be well if we just get rid of them.

Mar 31•Natalie Wexler

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How Can You Tell If a Curriculum Truly Builds Knowledge?

It's not always easy--and a lot of districts are being misled.

Mar 22•Natalie Wexler

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