Dr Kaci
@drkaci.bsky.social
Learning scientist, bibliophile, women’s sports enthusiast, wanderer, and girl gamer ✨🤓🖤
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7 learning myths, busted. 🧠❌
From left- and right-brain thinking to the notion that they can multitask effectively, your students have likely picked up mistaken beliefs about how learning works. Here are 7 of the most common myths—plus the research you can use to dispel them.
#EduSky #EdResearch
From left- and right-brain thinking to the notion that they can multitask effectively, your students have likely picked up mistaken beliefs about how learning works. Here are 7 of the most common myths—plus the research you can use to dispel them.
#EduSky #EdResearch
7 Learning Myths Your Students Probably Believe
From left- and right-brain thinking to the notion that talent beats persistence, these common myths can hinder student learning. Here’s how teachers can help.
buff.ly
February 23, 2025 at 2:21 AM
7 learning myths, busted. 🧠❌
From left- and right-brain thinking to the notion that they can multitask effectively, your students have likely picked up mistaken beliefs about how learning works. Here are 7 of the most common myths—plus the research you can use to dispel them.
#EduSky #EdResearch
From left- and right-brain thinking to the notion that they can multitask effectively, your students have likely picked up mistaken beliefs about how learning works. Here are 7 of the most common myths—plus the research you can use to dispel them.
#EduSky #EdResearch
Reposted by Dr Kaci
“An unelected billionaire is now bulldozing the research arm of the Department of Education,” Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., said. “Cutting off these investments after the contract has already been inked is the definition of wasteful.”
By @jodiscohen.bsky.social and @jsmithrichards.bsky.social
By @jodiscohen.bsky.social and @jsmithrichards.bsky.social
Elon Musk’s Team Decimates Education Department Arm That Tracks National School Performance
The Trump administration canceled $900 million in contracts overseen by the Institute of Education Sciences, which partners with scientists and education companies to compile and make public data…
propub.li
February 14, 2025 at 1:01 AM
“An unelected billionaire is now bulldozing the research arm of the Department of Education,” Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., said. “Cutting off these investments after the contract has already been inked is the definition of wasteful.”
By @jodiscohen.bsky.social and @jsmithrichards.bsky.social
By @jodiscohen.bsky.social and @jsmithrichards.bsky.social
Dear Pete Hegseth: Since you spent over 150k to fix your military home, I assume you plan on fixing and updating the thousands of military homes that active duty servicemembers are living in now that have mold, asbestos, lead paint, and haven’t been updated in more than a decade? #milspouse #hegseth
February 13, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Dear Pete Hegseth: Since you spent over 150k to fix your military home, I assume you plan on fixing and updating the thousands of military homes that active duty servicemembers are living in now that have mold, asbestos, lead paint, and haven’t been updated in more than a decade? #milspouse #hegseth
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It takes curiosity to learn. It takes courage to unlearn.
Learning requires the humility to admit what you don't know today. Unlearning requires the integrity to admit that you were wrong yesterday.
Learning is how you evolve. Unlearning is how you keep up as the world evolves.
Learning requires the humility to admit what you don't know today. Unlearning requires the integrity to admit that you were wrong yesterday.
Learning is how you evolve. Unlearning is how you keep up as the world evolves.
January 31, 2025 at 3:23 PM
It takes curiosity to learn. It takes courage to unlearn.
Learning requires the humility to admit what you don't know today. Unlearning requires the integrity to admit that you were wrong yesterday.
Learning is how you evolve. Unlearning is how you keep up as the world evolves.
Learning requires the humility to admit what you don't know today. Unlearning requires the integrity to admit that you were wrong yesterday.
Learning is how you evolve. Unlearning is how you keep up as the world evolves.
“Donald Trump’s actions today do nothing to help students learn and grow,” Becky Pringle, the head of the NEA. “They need to be respected for who they are, no matter their race, place, background, sexual orientation, or gender identity.”
This is an unprecedented move and it jeopardizes the safety and trust that schools represent for students and their families. Educators have a sacred responsibility to protect every child, no matter their immigration status. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/education/2025/01/21/trump-executive-o…
Trump administration authorizes immigration enforcement on school campuses
Trump's controversial decrees related to immigration, gender identity and the federal workforce could touch the lives of many students and families.
www.usatoday.com
January 23, 2025 at 8:22 PM
“Donald Trump’s actions today do nothing to help students learn and grow,” Becky Pringle, the head of the NEA. “They need to be respected for who they are, no matter their race, place, background, sexual orientation, or gender identity.”