Lockable phone pouches in schools improve student well-being over time, not test scores or bullying

ANN ARBOR—A popular device for restricting cell phone use in middle and high schools is effective at achieving that aim, leading to short-term disruption but ultimately positive effects on student well-being, new research finds. The U.S. study conducted by a University of Michigan researcher and co-authors further reveals the restriction—lockable phone pouches—shows no impact on test scores,… Continue reading Lockable phone pouches in schools improve student well-being over time, not test scores or bullying

The economic effects of federal cuts to US science — in 24 graphs

Federal cuts to research institutions have ripple effects beyond laboratories and classrooms. Jason Owen-Smith estimates that federal grants support 646,000 researchers, 48% of whom are students and trainees. And people and businesses outside of academic institutions are also impacted, “A whole lot of businesses in a really wide range of industries, from local restaurants to… Continue reading The economic effects of federal cuts to US science — in 24 graphs

Michigan schoolkids struggle with pandemic learning loss, but there’s a bright spot

While Michigan placed 44th nationwide in post-pandemic reading recovery, recovery in math has been much better according to the Education Recovery Scorecard. Deborah Loewenberg Ball says this improvement is likely due to spending on teachers’ professional development and progress should continue over time. We now understand better that teaching is where the work happens for children. We’re… Continue reading Michigan schoolkids struggle with pandemic learning loss, but there’s a bright spot