The Learning Scientists Mark a Decade of Bridging Research and Practice in Education
February 5, 2026, marks the tenth anniversary of The Learning Scientists Blog, a significant milestone for an initiative that has profoundly impacted the dissemination of evidence-based learning strategies in education…
Rethinking Retention: A Deep Dive into the Spacing Effect and Its Critical Role in Effective Learning
A recent study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied by Malain and Hartwig (2026) sheds crucial light on the efficacy of spaced learning, challenging long-held assumptions and redefining…
Innovative Feedback emPower Tools Aims to Revolutionize Student Engagement with Academic Feedback
A groundbreaking digital platform, Feedback emPower Tools, has been launched to address the persistent challenges students face in processing and utilizing academic feedback, offering a free, accessible, and research-informed resource…
Bridging the Theory-Practice Divide: How Structured Reflection and Learning Science are Reshaping Teacher Education
In a concerted effort to enhance the effectiveness of future educators, a structured reflective practice framework known as DIGPA, developed within the reflective practice tradition championed by institutions like the…
AI: A Partner in Curiosity, Not a Shortcut, for Critical Thinking in Education
Recent groundbreaking research from Pearson suggests that generative artificial intelligence, often viewed with apprehension in educational circles, can significantly enhance students’ critical thinking skills rather than diminish them. A large-scale…
The Habit Revolution: Why Consistent Routines, Not Fleeting Motivation, Drive Sustained Success and Resilience.
In an era defined by relentless demands and an ever-present pressure to perform, the conventional wisdom often champions "motivation" as the primary engine of achievement. Yet, emerging insights from sport…
Unseen Barriers: The Critical Need for Tailored Support for Adult Learners with ADHD
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated as of last October that approximately one in sixteen adults in the United States has received an Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) diagnosis,…
Balancing Engaged Learning with Essential Assessment: The Dual Imperative of Retrieval Practice
The landscape of modern education is increasingly focused on optimizing learning outcomes while fostering student well-being. A critical pedagogical strategy gaining widespread recognition is retrieval practice, a method rooted in…
Motivation Effects and Efficiency of Retrieval Practice over Lecture
A groundbreaking study published in the Journal of Applied Research in Memory and Cognition in 2025 by Asher, Sana, Koedinger, and Carvalho presents a compelling re-evaluation of fundamental learning strategies:…
Nigerian Educator Pioneers Home-Based Language Support for Gestalt Language Processors
Salome Olajide-Buari, a distinguished Nigerian educator, linguist, and author known as The SENT Educator, has spearheaded a compelling narrative on child language development, demonstrating the profound impact of home-based intervention…
















