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“Children who believed that ability is relatively malleable tended to believe that everyone has the potential to reach the highest levels of ability.”
Children’s beliefs about ability are linked with their motivation to learn, says @melismuradoglu.bsky.social. boldscience.org/why-do-child...
Children’s beliefs about ability are linked with their motivation to learn, says @melismuradoglu.bsky.social. boldscience.org/why-do-child...
Why do children approach learning in different ways?
Children’s beliefs about ability are linked with their motivation to learn
boldscience.org
January 22, 2026 at 9:31 AM
“Children who believed that ability is relatively malleable tended to believe that everyone has the potential to reach the highest levels of ability.”
Children’s beliefs about ability are linked with their motivation to learn, says @melismuradoglu.bsky.social. boldscience.org/why-do-child...
Children’s beliefs about ability are linked with their motivation to learn, says @melismuradoglu.bsky.social. boldscience.org/why-do-child...
“Children who believed that ability is relatively malleable tended to believe that everyone has the potential to reach the highest levels of ability.”
Children’s beliefs about ability are linked with their motivation to learn, says @melismuradoglu.bsky.social. boldscience.org/why-do-child...
Children’s beliefs about ability are linked with their motivation to learn, says @melismuradoglu.bsky.social. boldscience.org/why-do-child...
Why do children approach learning in different ways?
Children’s beliefs about ability are linked with their motivation to learn
boldscience.org
January 22, 2026 at 9:31 AM
“Children who believed that ability is relatively malleable tended to believe that everyone has the potential to reach the highest levels of ability.”
Children’s beliefs about ability are linked with their motivation to learn, says @melismuradoglu.bsky.social. boldscience.org/why-do-child...
Children’s beliefs about ability are linked with their motivation to learn, says @melismuradoglu.bsky.social. boldscience.org/why-do-child...
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“Wayfinding helps children move confidently and safely through their environments.”
Children as young as five may have the brain system to support map-based navigation, says Meeri Kim.
#SpatialThinking
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Children as young as five may have the brain system to support map-based navigation, says Meeri Kim.
#SpatialThinking
boldscience.org/how-do-child...
How do children learn to navigate their world?
Children as young as five may have the brain system to support map-based navigation
boldscience.org
January 20, 2026 at 9:53 AM
“Wayfinding helps children move confidently and safely through their environments.”
Children as young as five may have the brain system to support map-based navigation, says Meeri Kim.
#SpatialThinking
boldscience.org/how-do-child...
Children as young as five may have the brain system to support map-based navigation, says Meeri Kim.
#SpatialThinking
boldscience.org/how-do-child...
“Wayfinding helps children move confidently and safely through their environments.”
Children as young as five may have the brain system to support map-based navigation, says Meeri Kim.
#SpatialThinking
boldscience.org/how-do-child...
Children as young as five may have the brain system to support map-based navigation, says Meeri Kim.
#SpatialThinking
boldscience.org/how-do-child...
How do children learn to navigate their world?
Children as young as five may have the brain system to support map-based navigation
boldscience.org
January 20, 2026 at 9:53 AM
“Wayfinding helps children move confidently and safely through their environments.”
Children as young as five may have the brain system to support map-based navigation, says Meeri Kim.
#SpatialThinking
boldscience.org/how-do-child...
Children as young as five may have the brain system to support map-based navigation, says Meeri Kim.
#SpatialThinking
boldscience.org/how-do-child...
What is metacognition?
BOLD sat down with with Alicia Forsberg, Lecturer at the University of Sheffield, to find out.
#ChildDevelopment #Metacognition
BOLD sat down with with Alicia Forsberg, Lecturer at the University of Sheffield, to find out.
#ChildDevelopment #Metacognition
January 16, 2026 at 7:23 PM
What is metacognition?
BOLD sat down with with Alicia Forsberg, Lecturer at the University of Sheffield, to find out.
#ChildDevelopment #Metacognition
BOLD sat down with with Alicia Forsberg, Lecturer at the University of Sheffield, to find out.
#ChildDevelopment #Metacognition
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“Teaching to the individual level of the child is more effective than teaching a one-size-fits-all curriculum.”
@noamangrist.bsky.social evaluates what works in education systems around the world. Aisha Schnellmann finds out more. #EducationEvidence boldscience.org/the-economis...
@noamangrist.bsky.social evaluates what works in education systems around the world. Aisha Schnellmann finds out more. #EducationEvidence boldscience.org/the-economis...
The economist tackling the global learning crisis
Noam Angrist evaluates what works in education systems around the world
boldscience.org
January 15, 2026 at 9:22 AM
“Teaching to the individual level of the child is more effective than teaching a one-size-fits-all curriculum.”
@noamangrist.bsky.social evaluates what works in education systems around the world. Aisha Schnellmann finds out more. #EducationEvidence boldscience.org/the-economis...
@noamangrist.bsky.social evaluates what works in education systems around the world. Aisha Schnellmann finds out more. #EducationEvidence boldscience.org/the-economis...
“Teaching to the individual level of the child is more effective than teaching a one-size-fits-all curriculum.”
@noamangrist.bsky.social evaluates what works in education systems around the world. Aisha Schnellmann finds out more. #EducationEvidence boldscience.org/the-economis...
@noamangrist.bsky.social evaluates what works in education systems around the world. Aisha Schnellmann finds out more. #EducationEvidence boldscience.org/the-economis...
The economist tackling the global learning crisis
Noam Angrist evaluates what works in education systems around the world
boldscience.org
January 15, 2026 at 9:22 AM
“Teaching to the individual level of the child is more effective than teaching a one-size-fits-all curriculum.”
@noamangrist.bsky.social evaluates what works in education systems around the world. Aisha Schnellmann finds out more. #EducationEvidence boldscience.org/the-economis...
@noamangrist.bsky.social evaluates what works in education systems around the world. Aisha Schnellmann finds out more. #EducationEvidence boldscience.org/the-economis...
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“Cyberbullying may never fully disappear, but schools have the power to make a real difference.”
Cyberbullying is uniquely invasive, but teachers can help, say Sheri McVay and Jonathan Santo. #Cyberbullying
boldscience.org/when-the-bul...
Cyberbullying is uniquely invasive, but teachers can help, say Sheri McVay and Jonathan Santo. #Cyberbullying
boldscience.org/when-the-bul...
When the bullies follow you home: How cyberbullying hurts children
Cyberbullying is uniquely invasive, but teachers can help
boldscience.org
January 8, 2026 at 9:29 AM
“Cyberbullying may never fully disappear, but schools have the power to make a real difference.”
Cyberbullying is uniquely invasive, but teachers can help, say Sheri McVay and Jonathan Santo. #Cyberbullying
boldscience.org/when-the-bul...
Cyberbullying is uniquely invasive, but teachers can help, say Sheri McVay and Jonathan Santo. #Cyberbullying
boldscience.org/when-the-bul...
“Cyberbullying may never fully disappear, but schools have the power to make a real difference.”
Cyberbullying is uniquely invasive, but teachers can help, say Sheri McVay and Jonathan Santo. #Cyberbullying
boldscience.org/when-the-bul...
Cyberbullying is uniquely invasive, but teachers can help, say Sheri McVay and Jonathan Santo. #Cyberbullying
boldscience.org/when-the-bul...
When the bullies follow you home: How cyberbullying hurts children
Cyberbullying is uniquely invasive, but teachers can help
boldscience.org
January 8, 2026 at 9:29 AM
“Cyberbullying may never fully disappear, but schools have the power to make a real difference.”
Cyberbullying is uniquely invasive, but teachers can help, say Sheri McVay and Jonathan Santo. #Cyberbullying
boldscience.org/when-the-bul...
Cyberbullying is uniquely invasive, but teachers can help, say Sheri McVay and Jonathan Santo. #Cyberbullying
boldscience.org/when-the-bul...
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How does self-esteem impact children in the classroom? Does self-esteem impact children outside of school? Why do some children have higher self-esteem and others have low self-esteem?
Find out from Eddie Brummelman in our latest video. @kidlab.bsky.social
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Find out from Eddie Brummelman in our latest video. @kidlab.bsky.social
boldscience.org/bold-explore...
BOLD explores… Children's self-esteem – BOLD
What is self-esteem? Why do some children have higher self-esteem and others have low self-esteem? How does self-esteem impact children?
boldscience.org
October 8, 2025 at 3:57 PM
How does self-esteem impact children in the classroom? Does self-esteem impact children outside of school? Why do some children have higher self-esteem and others have low self-esteem?
Find out from Eddie Brummelman in our latest video. @kidlab.bsky.social
boldscience.org/bold-explore...
Find out from Eddie Brummelman in our latest video. @kidlab.bsky.social
boldscience.org/bold-explore...
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“Many children are attending school but not learning effectively.”
Brenda Wawire explores ways to improve the language and literacy of multilingual children from diverse communities in sub-Saharan Africa. Aisha Schnellmann finds out more. #EdChat
boldscience.org/the-literacy...
Brenda Wawire explores ways to improve the language and literacy of multilingual children from diverse communities in sub-Saharan Africa. Aisha Schnellmann finds out more. #EdChat
boldscience.org/the-literacy...
What strengthens the language skills of multilingual learners?
Brenda Wawire provides evidence that helps tailor interventions to diverse learning needs
boldscience.org
December 18, 2025 at 9:34 AM
“Many children are attending school but not learning effectively.”
Brenda Wawire explores ways to improve the language and literacy of multilingual children from diverse communities in sub-Saharan Africa. Aisha Schnellmann finds out more. #EdChat
boldscience.org/the-literacy...
Brenda Wawire explores ways to improve the language and literacy of multilingual children from diverse communities in sub-Saharan Africa. Aisha Schnellmann finds out more. #EdChat
boldscience.org/the-literacy...
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“Unsolicited help could lead children to denigrate their ability and lose motivation.”
Despite good intentions, help isn’t always beneficial for children, says Meeri Kim. #ChildDevelopment boldscience.org/when-helping...
Despite good intentions, help isn’t always beneficial for children, says Meeri Kim. #ChildDevelopment boldscience.org/when-helping...
When helping your child hurts their progress
Despite good intentions, unsolicited help can be discouraging to children
boldscience.org
November 11, 2025 at 8:48 AM
“Unsolicited help could lead children to denigrate their ability and lose motivation.”
Despite good intentions, help isn’t always beneficial for children, says Meeri Kim. #ChildDevelopment boldscience.org/when-helping...
Despite good intentions, help isn’t always beneficial for children, says Meeri Kim. #ChildDevelopment boldscience.org/when-helping...
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“One of the most humbling things about these interviews is watching genuinely knowledgeable people grapple with uncertainty.”
@libbylhhills.bsky.social shares three lessons learnt from two years of interviewing experts for the EdTechnical podcast. #EdTech boldscience.org/where-is-ai-...
@libbylhhills.bsky.social shares three lessons learnt from two years of interviewing experts for the EdTechnical podcast. #EdTech boldscience.org/where-is-ai-...
Where is AI in education heading?
Three lessons learnt from two years of interviewing experts
boldscience.org
December 15, 2025 at 12:06 PM
“One of the most humbling things about these interviews is watching genuinely knowledgeable people grapple with uncertainty.”
@libbylhhills.bsky.social shares three lessons learnt from two years of interviewing experts for the EdTechnical podcast. #EdTech boldscience.org/where-is-ai-...
@libbylhhills.bsky.social shares three lessons learnt from two years of interviewing experts for the EdTechnical podcast. #EdTech boldscience.org/where-is-ai-...
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“Applying the science of learning to education globally could bring the world closer to meeting SDG4.”
Equitable, inclusive, and quality education requires applying the latest science to teaching policy and practice, says Annie Brookman-Byrne. @unesco.org #SDG4
boldscience.org/can-the-scie...
Equitable, inclusive, and quality education requires applying the latest science to teaching policy and practice, says Annie Brookman-Byrne. @unesco.org #SDG4
boldscience.org/can-the-scie...
Can the science of learning improve global education?
Equitable, inclusive, and quality education requires applying the latest science to teaching policy and practice
boldscience.org
December 9, 2025 at 10:35 AM
“Applying the science of learning to education globally could bring the world closer to meeting SDG4.”
Equitable, inclusive, and quality education requires applying the latest science to teaching policy and practice, says Annie Brookman-Byrne. @unesco.org #SDG4
boldscience.org/can-the-scie...
Equitable, inclusive, and quality education requires applying the latest science to teaching policy and practice, says Annie Brookman-Byrne. @unesco.org #SDG4
boldscience.org/can-the-scie...
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“The age when children are first exposed to money-related issues plays a role in their later financial literacy.”
Melissa Hogenboom explains why early financial literacy matters for children’s futures. #FinancialEducation boldscience.org/why-children...
Melissa Hogenboom explains why early financial literacy matters for children’s futures. #FinancialEducation boldscience.org/why-children...
Why children need to understand money
Early financial literacy matters for children’s futures
boldscience.org
December 4, 2025 at 9:31 AM
“The age when children are first exposed to money-related issues plays a role in their later financial literacy.”
Melissa Hogenboom explains why early financial literacy matters for children’s futures. #FinancialEducation boldscience.org/why-children...
Melissa Hogenboom explains why early financial literacy matters for children’s futures. #FinancialEducation boldscience.org/why-children...
What's the best way to build children's self-esteem?
BOLD sat down with Eddie Brummelman, Associate Professor at the University of Amsterdam, to find out.
#childdevelopment #selfesteem
BOLD sat down with Eddie Brummelman, Associate Professor at the University of Amsterdam, to find out.
#childdevelopment #selfesteem
December 19, 2025 at 6:12 AM
What's the best way to build children's self-esteem?
BOLD sat down with Eddie Brummelman, Associate Professor at the University of Amsterdam, to find out.
#childdevelopment #selfesteem
BOLD sat down with Eddie Brummelman, Associate Professor at the University of Amsterdam, to find out.
#childdevelopment #selfesteem
“Many children are attending school but not learning effectively.”
Brenda Wawire explores ways to improve the language and literacy of multilingual children from diverse communities in sub-Saharan Africa. Aisha Schnellmann finds out more. #EdChat
boldscience.org/the-literacy...
Brenda Wawire explores ways to improve the language and literacy of multilingual children from diverse communities in sub-Saharan Africa. Aisha Schnellmann finds out more. #EdChat
boldscience.org/the-literacy...
What strengthens the language skills of multilingual learners?
Brenda Wawire provides evidence that helps tailor interventions to diverse learning needs
boldscience.org
December 18, 2025 at 9:34 AM
“Many children are attending school but not learning effectively.”
Brenda Wawire explores ways to improve the language and literacy of multilingual children from diverse communities in sub-Saharan Africa. Aisha Schnellmann finds out more. #EdChat
boldscience.org/the-literacy...
Brenda Wawire explores ways to improve the language and literacy of multilingual children from diverse communities in sub-Saharan Africa. Aisha Schnellmann finds out more. #EdChat
boldscience.org/the-literacy...
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“I hope we will succeed in designing AI that’s less about control and more about care.”
Nia Nixon studies how human-AI teams can foster more inclusive, supportive group learning environments in STEM. Annie Brookman-Byrne finds out more.
boldscience.org/the-cognitiv...
Nia Nixon studies how human-AI teams can foster more inclusive, supportive group learning environments in STEM. Annie Brookman-Byrne finds out more.
boldscience.org/the-cognitiv...
The cognitive psychologist reimagining STEM learning
Nia Nixon is bringing inclusion, belonging, and AI collaboration to STEM
boldscience.org
December 2, 2025 at 10:39 AM
“I hope we will succeed in designing AI that’s less about control and more about care.”
Nia Nixon studies how human-AI teams can foster more inclusive, supportive group learning environments in STEM. Annie Brookman-Byrne finds out more.
boldscience.org/the-cognitiv...
Nia Nixon studies how human-AI teams can foster more inclusive, supportive group learning environments in STEM. Annie Brookman-Byrne finds out more.
boldscience.org/the-cognitiv...
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🎧New episode of EdTechnical out now!
How revolutionary is Alpha School, which condenses academic learning into mornings, with afternoons reserved for enrichment and life skills? Libby Hills and Owen Henkel discuss. #EdTech
boldscience.org/rethinking-h...
How revolutionary is Alpha School, which condenses academic learning into mornings, with afternoons reserved for enrichment and life skills? Libby Hills and Owen Henkel discuss. #EdTech
boldscience.org/rethinking-h...
Rethinking how time is spent in school – BOLD
Libby and Owen look at Alpha School, which condenses academic learning into a morning block with afternoons for enrichment and life skills.
boldscience.org
November 27, 2025 at 11:40 AM
🎧New episode of EdTechnical out now!
How revolutionary is Alpha School, which condenses academic learning into mornings, with afternoons reserved for enrichment and life skills? Libby Hills and Owen Henkel discuss. #EdTech
boldscience.org/rethinking-h...
How revolutionary is Alpha School, which condenses academic learning into mornings, with afternoons reserved for enrichment and life skills? Libby Hills and Owen Henkel discuss. #EdTech
boldscience.org/rethinking-h...
“One of the most humbling things about these interviews is watching genuinely knowledgeable people grapple with uncertainty.”
@libbylhhills.bsky.social shares three lessons learnt from two years of interviewing experts for the EdTechnical podcast. #EdTech boldscience.org/where-is-ai-...
@libbylhhills.bsky.social shares three lessons learnt from two years of interviewing experts for the EdTechnical podcast. #EdTech boldscience.org/where-is-ai-...
Where is AI in education heading?
Three lessons learnt from two years of interviewing experts
boldscience.org
December 15, 2025 at 12:06 PM
“One of the most humbling things about these interviews is watching genuinely knowledgeable people grapple with uncertainty.”
@libbylhhills.bsky.social shares three lessons learnt from two years of interviewing experts for the EdTechnical podcast. #EdTech boldscience.org/where-is-ai-...
@libbylhhills.bsky.social shares three lessons learnt from two years of interviewing experts for the EdTechnical podcast. #EdTech boldscience.org/where-is-ai-...
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“We are aware that families have individual needs, and that an approach that meets the needs of one family may not be right for another.”
All families are unique, with their own priorities and values, say Emma Blakey, Molly Willis, and Emma Smith.
boldscience.org/theres-no-si...
All families are unique, with their own priorities and values, say Emma Blakey, Molly Willis, and Emma Smith.
boldscience.org/theres-no-si...
There’s no single right way to parent
All families are unique, with their own priorities and values
boldscience.org
November 24, 2025 at 9:55 AM
“We are aware that families have individual needs, and that an approach that meets the needs of one family may not be right for another.”
All families are unique, with their own priorities and values, say Emma Blakey, Molly Willis, and Emma Smith.
boldscience.org/theres-no-si...
All families are unique, with their own priorities and values, say Emma Blakey, Molly Willis, and Emma Smith.
boldscience.org/theres-no-si...
🎧New episode of EdTechnical out now!
Libby Hills and Owen Henkel speak to Dan Meyer who has a rare mix of classroom experience and product design insight. Plus, remember to enter EdTechnical's forecasting competition. boldscience.org/how-should-e...
Libby Hills and Owen Henkel speak to Dan Meyer who has a rare mix of classroom experience and product design insight. Plus, remember to enter EdTechnical's forecasting competition. boldscience.org/how-should-e...
How should EdTech integrate into mathematics classrooms? – BOLD
In this episode of EdTechnical, Libby and Owen speak to Dan Meyer about how technology intersects with real classrooms.
boldscience.org
December 11, 2025 at 9:44 AM
🎧New episode of EdTechnical out now!
Libby Hills and Owen Henkel speak to Dan Meyer who has a rare mix of classroom experience and product design insight. Plus, remember to enter EdTechnical's forecasting competition. boldscience.org/how-should-e...
Libby Hills and Owen Henkel speak to Dan Meyer who has a rare mix of classroom experience and product design insight. Plus, remember to enter EdTechnical's forecasting competition. boldscience.org/how-should-e...
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“Resilience is not something individuals simply have. It is shaped by relationships, environments, and access to opportunity.”
Chunyan Yang tells Annie Brookman-Byrne how young people and educators can build resilience in the face of adversity. #EdChat boldscience.org/the-school-p...
Chunyan Yang tells Annie Brookman-Byrne how young people and educators can build resilience in the face of adversity. #EdChat boldscience.org/the-school-p...
The school psychologist building resilience in students and teachers
Chunyan Yang works with school communities to help them thrive
boldscience.org
November 20, 2025 at 9:54 AM
“Resilience is not something individuals simply have. It is shaped by relationships, environments, and access to opportunity.”
Chunyan Yang tells Annie Brookman-Byrne how young people and educators can build resilience in the face of adversity. #EdChat boldscience.org/the-school-p...
Chunyan Yang tells Annie Brookman-Byrne how young people and educators can build resilience in the face of adversity. #EdChat boldscience.org/the-school-p...
“Applying the science of learning to education globally could bring the world closer to meeting SDG4.”
Equitable, inclusive, and quality education requires applying the latest science to teaching policy and practice, says Annie Brookman-Byrne. @unesco.org #SDG4
boldscience.org/can-the-scie...
Equitable, inclusive, and quality education requires applying the latest science to teaching policy and practice, says Annie Brookman-Byrne. @unesco.org #SDG4
boldscience.org/can-the-scie...
Can the science of learning improve global education?
Equitable, inclusive, and quality education requires applying the latest science to teaching policy and practice
boldscience.org
December 9, 2025 at 10:35 AM
“Applying the science of learning to education globally could bring the world closer to meeting SDG4.”
Equitable, inclusive, and quality education requires applying the latest science to teaching policy and practice, says Annie Brookman-Byrne. @unesco.org #SDG4
boldscience.org/can-the-scie...
Equitable, inclusive, and quality education requires applying the latest science to teaching policy and practice, says Annie Brookman-Byrne. @unesco.org #SDG4
boldscience.org/can-the-scie...
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“It is important to learn and practice critical thinking and civic engagement from a young age.”
Aisha Schnellmann explains that educators can nurture children’s social responsibility by encouraging thoughtful classroom conversations. #CivicLearning
boldscience.org/how-to-deal-...
Aisha Schnellmann explains that educators can nurture children’s social responsibility by encouraging thoughtful classroom conversations. #CivicLearning
boldscience.org/how-to-deal-...
How to deal with sensitive topics in the classroom
Educators can nurture children’s social responsibility by encouraging thoughtful classroom conversations
boldscience.org
November 18, 2025 at 3:35 PM
“It is important to learn and practice critical thinking and civic engagement from a young age.”
Aisha Schnellmann explains that educators can nurture children’s social responsibility by encouraging thoughtful classroom conversations. #CivicLearning
boldscience.org/how-to-deal-...
Aisha Schnellmann explains that educators can nurture children’s social responsibility by encouraging thoughtful classroom conversations. #CivicLearning
boldscience.org/how-to-deal-...