Archive - Minding the Gap

What Happens When Students Get Feedback on Their Writing?

Often, nothing much.

Jul 8 •

June 2025

How Generative AI Can Rot Your Brain

Over-reliance on tools like ChatGPT prevents learning and critical thinking.

Jun 17 •

Struggles with 'Bleak House'

Should college students be expected to read and understand nineteenth-century novels?

Jun 7 •

May 2025

Knowledge-Building in the News

The mainstream media is beginning to take note of the trend towards building knowledge in elementary school. Let’s hope that leads to deeper coverage.

May 27 •

To Gauge Success, We Need to Look Beyond Third Grade

A rust belt district has seen remarkable reading scores, but it's not clear how long students continue to benefit.

May 14 •

Some Education Issues Don't Belong in Court

The legal system isn't designed to answer nuanced questions.

May 4 •

April 2025

March 2025

A New Way to Teach History

A curriculum now being developed enables students to engage with the subject at a deeper level.

Mar 30 •

What Makes a School "Good"?

Assumptions about school quality can conflict with reality.

Mar 19 •

February 2025

Is the "Buzz" About Knowledge Justified by the Evidence (Part 2)?

The answer is still yes, but we have to be realistic in our expectations.

Feb 27 •

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