What level of difficulty is just right for learning? Source: Wavebreakmedia/iStock When children are learning to read, teachers often suggest a rule for picking an appropriate book. Count the words on ...

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All children should be able to read by age 10. Reading is a gateway for learning as the child progresses through school—and conversely, an inability to read slams that gate shut. Beyond this, when ...

What level of difficulty is just right for learning? Source: Wavebreakmedia/iStock When children are learning to read, teachers often suggest a rule for picking an appropriate book. Count the words on ...

The COVID-19 pandemic was a historic shock to education systems. In many low- and middle-income countries, it dramatically set back learning levels. Even before the pandemic, educators were talking ...

Online learning is still growing. But to offer personalised support, educators need to understand their students’ emotional ...

The RIT classroom environment is increasingly diverse, hosting students with varying levels of preparation, interests, and ways of engaging with learning. Traditional, one-size-fits-all instructional ...