A new review by Swansea University reveals there is widespread belief, around the world, in a teaching method that is not only ineffective but may actually be harmful to learners. For decades ...

Vygotsky died young but his theories continue to resonate today Fact checked by Emily Swaim Lev Vygotsky was a seminal and pioneering Russian psychologist best known for his sociocultural theory. He ...

This is a pivotal moment for social-emotional learning in K-12 schools. On the one hand, interest in building or expanding SEL programs is surging among educators and parents, supported by an ...

One of the pillars of American mythology is the “bootstrap” theory of self-improvement and personal progress. In this thinking, the individuals pull themselves up to a better station in life by their ...

It's hard to pinpoint when exactly the questions started coming in. Angelyn Nichols, an administrator for Virginia Beach City Public Schools, thinks it was sometime in early 2021. What she does know ...

More than 8 in 10 Democrat parents believed their children should learn about the lingering impact of slavery and racism, compared to fewer than 4 in 10 Republican parents. The poll found that just 37 ...