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More work, less play makes Jack a smarter boy
Preschools where teachers teach about phonics, numbers and shapes produce cognitive gains for students — especially blacks — concludes a...

Joanne Jacobs
Jun 14, 20172 min read


Modeling high school on preschool
High school should be more like preschool, writes Sarah Garland in the Hechinger Report. That means more focus on relationships, play,...

Joanne Jacobs
Apr 27, 20172 min read


Redshirting may do more harm than good
“Redshirting” five-year-olds may do more harm than good, concludes a study published in Education Next. The academic advantages of being...

Joanne Jacobs
Apr 18, 20171 min read


First graders read better, but …
First graders are better readers than they were 12 years ago, according to an Ohio State study, reports USA Today. Students are learning...

Joanne Jacobs
Apr 18, 20171 min read


Kindergarten can wait
Kids who wait a year to start kindergarten show significant long-term benefits, concludes a Stanford study of Danish children. “Delaying...

Joanne Jacobs
Mar 25, 20171 min read


Bringing preschool home
By the first day of kindergarten, children with educated, affluent parents are far readier for school success than children from...

Joanne Jacobs
Feb 19, 20171 min read
‘Nature Preschools’ grow
“Nature preschools” are catching on, reports Education Week. Children play outside, exploring natural environments. All Friends Nature...

Joanne Jacobs
Feb 5, 20171 min read


Video trike for toddlers: More screen time!
Fisher-Price’s new Think & Learn Smart Cycle is designed for screen-addicted toddlers, reports the New York Post. The $150 kiddie...

Joanne Jacobs
Jan 8, 20171 min read
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