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Helping Children Learn

Child Trends was funded by the Institute of Education Sciences to broaden access and exposure to actionable education and special education research among parents and teachers. Both parents and teachers are critical in supporting students’ education. Through this project, we aim to build knowledge of and value for education research to inform education practice across contexts.

The following news reports feature findings from rigorous education research publications and highlight research-informed practices for parents and teachers.

Featured Education Research News Reports

Puente de Cuentos: Building a Bridge Between Languages

Intervention scientist, Dr. Trina Spencer, shares how teachers and parents can help build language skills among students learning English as a second language through the intervention program called, “Bridge of Stories.” For more information about the intervention and research featured in this video, visit here.

The Friendship Connection: Helping Kids Fit In!

Clinical child psychologist, Dr. Karen Bierman, shares how teachers and parents can support kids’ social and interpersonal skills. Bierman studies the “Friendship Connection Program,” which pairs struggling kids with classmates. For more information about the program and research featured in this video, visit here.

Child Care Choices Challenged by COVID

Learn about the different things parents can do to find the identify the best daycare or preschool program for their child. For more information about the research in this video, click here.

Teens with ADHD: More ZZZ’s, More A’s?

Clinical psychologist, Dr. Stephen Becker, shares how parents and teachers can support students who may be experiencing sleep problems by encouraging pre-bed time routines. For more information about the research featured in this video, visit here.

Science Learning: Inspiring Little Einsteins

Dr. Paul Morgan shares different ways parents can support science learning at home, including building blocks, measuring ingredients, and asking kids questions about what they see outside. For more information about the research featured this video, visit here.

Peers Supporting Peers

A new University of North Carolina study finds that peer-mediated instruction can be valuable in supporting student’s math learning, specifically among students with intellectual disabilities. For more information about the research featured this video, visit here.

Best in Class: Better Behavior for Better Learning

Dr. Maureen Conroy shares tips on how to help promote positive behaviors and social-emotional engagement in kids, including providing corrective feedback and showing kids an alternative behavior or response. For more information about the research featured in this video, visit here.

Embedded Instruction: Tools for Early Learning

Dr. Patricia Snyder discusses embedded instruction and how it can support children’s learning in their everyday activities and routines at school, home, and in the community. For more information about the research featured in this video, visit here.

Learning from Errors

Studies indicate that when students make errors that are followed up with corrective feedback, they learn better and ultimately remember the correct answers long-term.

Hearing Loss and Fatigue in Kids

Experts provide strategies to help students with hearing impairment thrive in school, including seating these students away from distractions when possible and arranging their day so that the most demanding listening activities occur earlier.

KITS: Giving Kids a Leg Up in Learning

Dr. Katharine Pears shares about “KITS,” an early education intervention that supports children in developing the skills they need before they enter kindergarten. For more information about the research featured in this video, visit here.

ICAP: How to Help Teachers Help Students

Learn about ICAP, an online evidence-based approach that encourages educators to prioritize certain learning methods, such as peer interactive learning. For more information about the research featured in this video, visit here.

Latinos Canceling College Plans More Often?

Statistics show that enrollment in college is low among Latinos since the pandemic began. A new study finds that collaboration among parents, counselors, and students is critical for bolstering Latino student college enrollment.

CALM Nurses Save the Day for Anxious Kids!

Dr. Golda Ginsburg shares about “CALM,” a mental health intervention that empowers school nurses to take an active role in identifying and relieving student stress. For more information about the research featured in this video, visit here.

Parents Help Kids with Language

Learn about strategies that parents can use to support children with language delays, including allowing for pauses in conversations to give children a turn to talk and reacting enthusiastically when your child uses words or phrases. For more information about the research featured in this video, visit here.

First Steps to Promote Good Behavior

Developmental psychologist, Dr. Ed Feil shares information about the “First Step Next” intervention program that aims to redirect negative behavior to positive behavior. For more information about the research featured in this video, visit here.

TAPP: Teachers and Parents as Partners

Dr. Susan Sheridan shares how parent teacher partnerships can lead to student success using the three C’s: communication, collaboration, and consistency. For more information about the research featured in this video, visit here.

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