Anette Fröberg

What great teachers do differently: nineteen things that matter most

Effective educators know that the act of teaching involves careful consideration of what propels student learning and what can deter it. The classroom represents a positive learning context built through intentional educator decisions and moves to satisfy the students’, the school’s, and society’s purposes (Norris, 2008). The third edition of What Great Teachers Do Differently: […]

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Effective programs in elementary mathematics: A meta-analysis

This article reviews research on the achievement outcomes of elementary mathematics programs; 87 rigorous experimental studies evaluated 66 programs in grades K–5. Programs were organized in six categories. Particularly positive outcomes were found for tutoring programs (effect size [ES] = +0.20, k = 22). Positive outcomes were also seen in studies focused on professional development

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Why summer school, after school, and extended day do not work very well

Many school reformers have advocated expanded opportunities for extra-time instruction, as solutions to the learning losses due to Covid-19 school closures. In fact, the current draft of the Democrats’ relief bill emphasizes investments in after school and summer school programs to help these students catch up. Yet these very expensive efforts have not had much

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