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URGENT! @WP just reported that 54 min ago researchers funded by the Department of Education were told they need agency permission to publish results.

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In today’s fast-paced world, it’s crucial for everyone to incorporate breaks into our daily routines. Recess isn’t just for kids; adults need it too. Let’s prioritize rest and play to create a balanced society. Read more in our latest Brookings article: www.brookings.edu/articles/we-...

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You have to read this outstanding opinion piece in The New York Times by JennyAnderson and Rebecca Winthrop. Yes, students need more agency and autonomy to thrive in school and beyond. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/02/o...

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This week the field of developmental psychology lost a giant - Clancy Blair. His work on how families and schools shaped human development will be classic for years to come. He will be sorely missed. Sympathies to his wife Cybele Raver and his extended family. www.legacy.com/us/obituarie...

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Just posted -- one of my favorite songs from the upcoming Snow White movie sung by Rachel Zegler. Music by Benj and Justin. trevordecker.com/2024/12/25/d...

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Guess what got nominated for best original song for a preschool program for the 3rd Annual Children's and Family EMMYs? Benj Pasek and Justin Paul's "That's why we love nature" with @SesameWorkshop!!! Proud mama theemmys.tv/cafe-3rd-nom...

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Noooooooooooooooooo. @jackiemader.bsky.social did another beautiful and troubling expose on what happens when you life regulations on child care hechingerreport.org/investigatin...

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Thrilled to share Katie Eulau's brilliant review of the behavioral synchrony literature. Check out the state of the art and then hug and talk with, not at a child. www.frontiersin.org/articles/10....

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Can the science of learning offer new and exciting pathways to optimize education for all? You bet. This outstanding new volume by UNESCO is worth the read. So proud to be a part of it. unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/p...

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A mother’s pride has no limits. Check out Josh’s AI course to better understand this life-altering technology.

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“As often seems to happen in the world of ed, the attempt to correct one problem gave rise to another. Some educators, and some curricula, appear to be trying to teach kids everything there is to know about phonics.” Do kids need to know 137 phonics rules? nataliewexler.substack.com/p/has-the-sc...

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Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation has sparked widespread discussion, but are the data as solid as they seem? Top expert Candice Odgers offers a critical analysis of Haidt’s claims. Dive into their debate here: www.techdirt.com/2024/10/11/j...

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So proud of Josh Pasek for leading “Navigating Disruption: Generative AI in the Workplace,” part of @UMich’s new AI courses! Learn how AI is transforming industries in this quick, impactful series. Check it out: record.umich.edu/articles/new...

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We all need a bit more joy right now. See how the Learning Science Exchange team’s Joy Kit, featured in ASCD, is helping schools center joy, belonging, and cultural understanding to address education’s biggest challenges. ascd.org/el/centering... #joyinlearning

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A bill to abolish the Dept of Ed proposes redistributing the department’s functions across other federal entities, like Labor and Interior. Notably, the bill does not specify the future of Title I funding, which gives extra $ to schools with low-income students. www.edweek.org/policy-polit...

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Happy Thanksgiving to all! It’s model train season at Chez Pasek. Well worth having braved being the only woman at the train store to see the joy and wonder on my grandson’s face.

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Texas is infusing Bible study into its curriculum, originating from the state itself. Many argue that this erodes separation of church and state by elevating Christianity above other religions. Students need critical thinking, not indoctrination.

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So proud of the amazing work of @jmping.bsky.social

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You can always count on PBS for inspiring, inclusive programming. Their new show, Carl the Collector, features a central autistic character, helping to normalize diverse experiences and foster understanding. #PBSkids #CarlTheCollector #AutismAcceptance #RepresentationMatters

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Remember the famous Marshmallow Test? Kids who could delay gratification would have better life outcomes. Turns out it’s not that predictive. New research shows little link between the test and later achievement. Why? Life is full of factors that shape development over time. doi.org/10.1111/cdev...

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If you wonder what education might look like under the new administration, Texas is setting the tone—pushing to infuse Christianity into public school curriculums. This is a direct erosion of the separation of church and state. www.texastribune.org/2024/11/19/t...

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“They’ll try to figure out where the path of least resistance is: Who can they hurt the most, the fastest, without having to actually go through Congress.” My comments to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on the Trump/McMahon education strategy www.post-gazette.com/news/educati...

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The incoming admin’s pick for Secretary of Education spent a year on the CT State Board of Ed—but is best known for building WWE. Education isn’t a wrestling match, and we can’t be playing games with our children’s future. Our kids deserve better than this spectacle. www.npr.org/2024/11/20/g...

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📢 Just Released! The APA’s new report on healthy teen video viewing is here! 🎥📱 Full of tips to help teens, parents, and educators foster better screen time habits for mental health and well-being. 🔗 Read more: APA Report on Healthy Teen Video Viewing #TeenMentalHealth #ScreenTime #HealthyHabits

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(1/2) Super proud of @jmping.bsky.social and @laurapasek.bsky.social for hosting David Brooks tonight in Ann Arbor. Be sure to listen to Brooks’ latest article in The Atlantic that coincides with our Active Playful Learning work.

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📚 (1/2) Transforming Philadelphia with literacy-rich environments! From bus stops to museums, collaborating with the community to make learning part of daily life. With support from the William Penn Foundation, we’re unlocking opportunities for children to grow, thrive, and succeed. #LiteracyMatters

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For those doing translational work, nice to know that research on active playful learning is gaining momentum. Here is a blog by my team that checks out the landscape. www.brookings.edu/articles/tra...

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A brilliant OpEd on the new reading wars by brilliant colleagues Susan Engel and Catherine Snow should be required reading for teachers and administrators so that they understand the nuance in debates on the science of reading. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

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Such an interesting article demonstrating that when children play to play they choose more difficult options than when they play to win (stickers). Work done at Harvard and Berkeley with @AlisonGopnik. www.gse.harvard.edu/ideas/usable...

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Congrats to @katelynfletchr and team on a wonderful @BrookingsGlobal report on our was to use the city to combat summer slide through playful learning! www.brookings.edu/articles/com...

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Does preschool matter for kids? Tulsa SEED study says, yes for lang, lit, math to 1st grade. Not for EF. Key Q is whether it goes beyond 1st gr. srcd.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1...

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